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Wales introduces new deal to drive its renewable energy potential

The Welsh government has launched the Renewable Energy Sector Deal, a strategic partnership between the government and industry, focused on ensuring that Wales meets its renewable energy targets and unlocking the full economic potential of its renewable energy future. Central to the Renewable Energy

about 5 months ago

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Norway-made adaptive mooring technology pilot installed at Portuguese testing site

Oslo-headquartered Fred. Olsen 1848 has completed the pilot installation of automatic Tension Buoys at Europe’s first open-access laboratory dedicated to testing technologies for floating and hydro solar power generation, an adaptive mooring technology designed to ensure stability and performance fo

about 5 months ago

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SolarDuck: Advisory board to help integrate floating solar tech within CCS and offshore energy sectors

Dutch-Norwegian SolarDuck has launched an advisory board to support the integration of its offshore floating solar technology within the carbon capture and storage (CCS) and wider offshore energy sectors. The board will initially consist of two members, including Neil Kavanagh, formerly Chief Scient

about 6 months ago

Floating Solar

Norway: €710k public funding aims to advance floating solar tech performance

Norway’s Ocean Sun has secured NOK 8 million (around €710,000) in public funding for a project that aims to strengthen the long-term performance and reliability of its floating solar technology. The public funding was awarded for the Enhanced Environmental Resilience for OS FPV System (EROS) researc

about 6 months ago

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Readers’ choice: Offshore Energy’s most-read news in 2025

As the offshore energy sector continued to navigate the energy transition and technological development, but also uncertainty, 2025 saw continued shifts in policy, investment, and project development across the global energy landscape. To mark the year’s end, the Offshore Energy editorial team looks

about 8 months ago

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Spanish firm acquires ‘Europe’s largest’ floating solar plant

Spain-based Velto Renewables has completed the acquisition of what is described as “Europe’s largest” 74.3 MWp Les Ilots Blandin floating solar power plant from renewable energy developer Q Energy, becoming the sole owner of the facility located in Perthes, Haute-Marne, France. The company previousl

about 10 months ago

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HelioRec seeks partners to boost global floating solar presence

French floating solar company HelioRec is looking to strengthen its global footprint by partnering with distributors and commercial representatives for its floating solar systems. According to the company, its patented technology is designed for lakes and nearshore areas, providing a “reliable and c

about 10 months ago

Dorian LPG takes over newbuild dual-fuel LPG and ammonia gas carrier

Floating Solar

Ciel & Terre bets on honeycomb design for large-scale floating solar

French floating solar developer Ciel & Terre has rolled out its new floating solar technology, Fusio, designed to boost performance, scalability, and operational efficiency in large-scale floating photovoltaic (FPV) projects. Building on 15 years of experience since introducing its Hydrelio system,

about 11 months ago

Managing Director of SINN Power with Prime Minister Dr. Söder on a boat in front of the plant

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Germany launches ‘world’s first’ vertical floating solar power plant

German-based developer of floating renewable energy platform solutions SINN Power has commissioned what is described as the world’s first vertical floating photovoltaic (PV) system at the Jais gravel pit in the Starnberg district, Bavaria, marking a new milestone in renewable energy deployment on in

about 11 months ago

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Norwegian self-adjusting mooring buoy set to ease solar-hydro integration

Oslo-headquartered Fred. Olsen 1848 has unveiled its Tension Buoy concept, designed to maintain stable mooring tension for floating solar installations in reservoirs and hydropower dams with large water-level variations. The solution addresses one of the main technical barriers to pairing floating

about 11 months ago

SolarinBlue’s offshore solar technology is said to be adapted to harsh conditions of open seas (Courtesy of SolarinBlue)

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‘Caribbean’s first offshore solar installation’ planned near Fort-de-France

The Grand Port Maritime of Martinique (GPMLM) has partnered with French offshore solar developer SolarinBlue to develop Soley Blé, the first offshore floating photovoltaic (PV) project in the Caribbean Arc. According to SolarinBlue, the project will be located near the Pointe des Grives container te

about 11 months ago

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Norwegian floating solar firm lands €5.4M for global expansion

Norwegian floating solar company Alotta has raised NOK 63.5 million (around €5.4 million) to accelerate international expansion following a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Mowi Chile, the world’s largest salmon farmer. According to Alotta, the deal covers renewable power supply to Mowi’s

about 11 months ago

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France commissions 23 MWp floating solar project

A 23 MWp floating solar plant has been commissioned at the Arroux gravel pits in Saone-et-Loire, French floating solar company Ciel & Terre said. The project spans five lakes and includes 40,000 solar panels connected to 50 inverters. According to Ciel & Terre, the annual output is estimated at arou

about 11 months ago

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Sunlit Sea updates floating solar project planner with layout suggestions

Norwegian company Sunlit Sea has added new functionality to its online floating solar project planner, enabling users to generate layout suggestions within a defined area. The tool provides an overview of the number of floats required to reach a specific project capacity. The company described the p

about 11 months ago