Sea-based solar container project

Can solar power be used in inland shipping?

For the first time in inland shipping, solar energy can be transferred directly to the vessel’s drivetrain, advancing clean propulsion technology. The Blue Marline is the first inland shipping vessel capable of hybrid sailing with solar power. Wattlab

What are offshore floating solar plants?

Offshore floating solar plants offer the opportunity to utilize open sea space to provide clean energy solutions to areas with less access to other renewable energy sources, like wind, tidal and wave. While also maximizing energy yields in areas with high solar irradiation.

Can solar energy be deployed offshore?

With approximately 50% of the world's population residing in coastal areas, the ability to deploy solar energy offshore represents a groundbreaking opportunity. SolarDuck's innovative solutions offer coastal regions and communities around the world access to affordable, renewable, and secure utility-scale solar energy.

What is solar@sea II?

Solar@Sea II deals with the further development of an offshore floating PV concept based on lightweight flexible floating constructions using flexible thin film solar modules.

Is solardeck a good choice for coastal shipping?

“The test results show that SolarDeck performs well in the tougher environment – in terms of salinity and rougher sea states – of coastal shipping. Because salt water can drain freely from the solar panels, there’s no chance of a salt crust forming.

What is the Bluewater Energy Project?

The project consortium, consisting of Bluewater Energy Services, Genap, Endures, Marin, Avans University and coordinator TNO, will build a small scale prototype system of about 10 kWp in which multiple floating units are connected. This system will be tested in an offshore-representative environment to prove the technical feasibility.