Spain is getting its first floating solar PV platform — or has just got it, actually. The 500 kW floating solar PV platform, developed by BlueNewables, just arrived at the Port of Valencia. The system is supposed to be very quick to manufacture and require little, simple maintenance. For now, … [continued]
Floating solar PV power has become more and more popular. It was quite niche for several years, but it is getting more or less “mainstream.” As it has gotten bigger and bigger, innovative designs for certain climates and geographies have been getting developed. I recently wrote about floating solar PV … [continued]
Floating solar PV is all the rage. Who doesn’t love solar power? Who doesn’t love floating stuff? For whatever reason, it’s just a fun concept — solar panels floating above the water, collecting sunlight and turning it into electricity, sounds like something too fun to be realistic. The good news … [continued]
We’ve written for years about how much solar power potential countries have, how much onshore and offshore wind power potential countries have, and how much solar power growth is occurring in countries around the world — but what about offshore solar power potential? That was never really part of the … [continued]
Floating solar PV power has been one of the most interesting and fun segments of the global solar power industry in the past decade. When it started popping onto the scene, it was catchy, but one wondered, was it really practical and cost effective? As it turns out, the benefits … [continued]
The Florida firm AccuSolar is among the stakeholders supporting forward movement in the US floating solar industry (cropped, floating solar panels with walkway courtesy of Accusolar).
The Florida firm AccuSolar is among the stakeholders supporting forward movement in the US floating solar industry, despite the sharp U-turn in federal energy policy.
Floating photovoltaic solar power energy output in the United Kingdom was studied by University of Exeter researchers recently and they found a particular kind of tracking could increase yearly energy production by about 26%. In their research paper, they noted: “Azimuthal tracking FPV boosts annual energy production by up to … [continued]
When you think of leaders in the deployment of floating solar PV power, I’m sure you think of Ohio. Okay, no, that’s unlikely. You’re more likely to think of the myth that people in Springfield, Ohio, are eating their neighbors’ cats and dogs. However, it’s true. Not the eating cats … [continued]
NASA Earth Observatory image by Lauren Dauphin, using VIIRS data from NASA EOSDIS LANCE, GIBS/Worldview, and the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership.
One of the fiercest typhoons to hit the area of Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China, since 1949 was Super Typhoon Capricorn this month. In this wild weather, torrential winds and giant waves, what is the durability of floating solar panels? If you were anticipating seeing some broken panels, think again. Despite considerable … [continued]
On September 10, 2024, the RE+ Solar Power International Exhibition in Anaheim, California, kicked off with great anticipation. Sungrow FPV made a bold entrance, showcasing its high-capacity floating solar system solutions, highlighting its cutting-edge product innovation and leadership in the industry. With the growing North American PV market demand, Sungrow FPV remains … [continued]
