Norwegian green energy provider, Fred. Olsen 1848, has rolled out a 124 kW floating pv system project in Risør, Norway.
The 50x50 meter floating array, using bifacial soalr panel and floading solar mount, which is set to be launched during the spring, will serve as a testing platform for Fred. Olsen 1848's floating solar solution.
The technology is designed to follow the motions of the ocean and withstand harsh marine environments, with floating solar modules that move independently within a pre-tensioned rope mesh, ensuring that the array is able to efficiently harness solar energy, while also addressing the challenges posed by wave and wind loads.
With this pilot, Fred. Olsen 1848 hopes to refine its floating solar solution, with the aim of boosting its efficiency and resilience in challenging environments.
In December, a report by SolarPower Europe claimed a global floating pv system potential of 3 TW to 7 TW, while IEA-PVPS analysts have estimated a cumulative capacity of 60 GW by 2030.
