Floating Solar
Swedish developer seeks backing to scale wave, wind, and solar hybrid technology (Video)
Swedish renewable energy firm Novige, which stands behind the hybrid wave, wind, and solar converter NoviOcean, is on the lookout for funding to scale its operations and integrate the technology into offshore wind farms. After securing the SEK 1 million (around $99,210) Startup4Climate award for the
Saipem’s offshore floating solar prototype makes a splash, up for year-long sea trial in Norway
Italy-based engineering service provider Saipem has launched the first full-scale prototype of XolarSurf, a modular solution for harsh offshore floating solar, in Norway. Developed by Saipem’s Norwegian subsidiary Moss Maritime, with the Norwegian manufacturer Kystteknikk and other subcontractors, t
Ocean Power Technologies finishes testing of next-gen buoy, prepares for deployment
U.S.-based marine energy firm Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has completed more than four months of offshore testing of its next-generation PowerBuoy (PB) in the Atlantic Ocean, offshore New Jersey, and is preparing the system for deployment at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey to enha
Shanghai unveils plan to co-locate offshore wind and solar, first offshore PV auction planned by year-end
The Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission released a new plan on August 26 that will lead to China’s largest city opening an allocation round by the end of this year for at least 1 GW of offshore solar energy capacity that will be co-located with offshore wind. As reported by offshore
SolarDuck’s Tokyo Bay floating solar plant stands strong in the face of severe weather
Dutch-Norwegian firm SolarDuck unveiled that the Teal offshore photovoltaic (OFPV) demonstration plant in Tokyo Bay, Japan, had endured its first severe weather test. Typhoon Ampil passed near Tokyo on Friday, August 16, bringing high winds and heavy rain. According to SolarDuck, this demonstrates t
‘China’s first large-scale offshore PV project’ ready for operation
The booster station for what is said to be China’s first large-scale, pile-fixed deep-water offshore photovoltaic (PV) project has been energized for the first time, marking the operational readiness of the project. The CGN Yantai Zhaoyuan 400 MW floating solar project, located in Laizhou Bay in nor
Innovation Norway backs compatriot floating solar firm with funding
Norway-based floating solar company Ocean Sun has secured funding from state-owned Innovation Norway to advance key technology areas, including a freshwater collection system.
French floating solar firm certified for meeting ‘highest standards’ of environmental performance
France-based floating solar company HelioRec has earned B Corporation (BCorp) certification from B Lab, a nonprofit organization that certifies companies for their social and environmental impact, marking its commitment to a more sustainable and equitable future.
Ocean Sun expands its leadership team to boost product development and operations
Norway-based floating solar company Ocean Sun has unveiled the addition of two new C-level executives to its leadership team.
Policies on multi-source offshore energy parks start taking shape in Europe
The European Commission’s (EC) Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER) is preparing detailed recommendations on the integration of non-price criteria in offshore renewable energy tenders.
HelioRec completes wave tank testing of its floating solar model
France-based start-up HelioRec and Centrale Nantes, a component institution of the Nantes University, have finished wave tank testing of the W200CM floating solar model.
UK company unveils quick connection system for floating structures
UK-based Blackfish Engineering has unveiled a mooring system, called C-Dart, which eliminates the direct handling of heavy mooring lines by operational personnel. The system is designed to rapidly connect various floating structures and assets, including wave and tidal energy converters, offshore wi
SolarDuck and RWE install floating solar pilot at North Sea test site (Gallery)
Dutch-Norwegian company SolarDuck, with the support of offshore wind developer RWE, has installed its offshore photovoltaic (OFPV) project Merganser at the North Sea Farmers offshore test site in the Dutch North Sea.
Nova Innovation and RSK establishes floating solar joint venture
Scottish tidal energy developer Nova Innovation and RSK have launched AuqaGen365, a joint venture (JV) set to design, build, and install floating solar power stations across the globe.