Floating solar installations offer a tantalizing vision of sustainable energy—combining wind and solar power in the same offshore space. But according to new research, the seabed may be feeling the strain of such ingenuity. Subscribe to our newsletter ...

As renewable energy demand intensifies, floating PV (FPV) technology represents an innovative approach to generating solar energy and have gained popularity globally. Situated on bodies of water such as lakes, reservoirs, and coastal areas, FPV ...

The advent of offshore solar power systems heightens the need to secure greater efficiency and performance for this floating power generation technology. In response, French floating photovoltaics (PV) specialist Ciel & Terre has devised a new approach to floating PV plant design with a rail-based structure.

Fields turned over to solar farms are becoming a more common sight as we look towards a zero-carbon future. But like wind turbines, massive PV installations may soon be heading offshore. China is looking to lead the charge, and is embarking on sea trials ...

Researchers at the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology in China have developed a novel floating PV system design that can reportedly withstand waves up to 4 m in offshore waters. “Our work made significant progress in understanding the ...

The Regulatory Authority is seeking developers to explore floating solar technology to help achieve Bermuda’s renewable energy goals. It said that panels installed on the ocean were capable of delivering clean power “without taking up valuable land”.