Flexible Electronics News

Solar @ Sea Starts Testing Floating Solar System

The influence of the seawater on the lifespan and efficiency is being examined by Solliance Solar Research.

Author Image

By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Solar @ Sea started the first field test for an offshore solar system. A floating, functional thin-film solar system was launched at the Marinehaven in Den Helder. With this pilot system, the influence of algae growth, pollution, salt deposits and weather influences will be analyzed in the coming year. Solar @ Sea is a TKI project in which Solliance Solar Research collaborates with Endures, Sunrayflex, Marin, Royal Philips and Avans.   “Because this is one of the first floating thin-film PV syst...

Continue reading this story and get 24/7 access to Ink World magazine for FREE


Already a subscriber? Sign in

Keep Up With Our Content. Subscribe To Ink World magazine Newsletters