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Introduction Floating solar is no longer limited to calm inland reservoirs. Across Europe and globally, developers, ports, and industrial operators are now looking toward coastal and nearshore waters as the next frontier for renewable energy deployment. Ports, sheltered bays, industrial basins, and maritime infrastructure offer enormous untapped potential for floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems. These locations already have strong electricity demand, existing grid infrastruct

Introduction Solar PV can be deployed in three main forms: ground-mounted, rooftop, and floating. Each addresses a different combination of available surface, project scale, and consumption profile. Floating solar (FPV) is most often benchmarked against ground-mounted systems, since both are typically utility-scale and grid-connected. In practice, however, asset owners considering on-site generation may also compare FPV with rooftop options - particularly on industrial, port,

Introduction Floating solar design is strongly influenced by environmental loads. Wind, waves, current, and water-level variation do not act independently; together they determine how the floating platform moves, how loads are transferred through connectors and support elements, and how the mooring system must be configured to keep the plant stable and serviceable over time. For a professional project, these conditions are not treated as secondary details. They are core desi

Introduction A floating solar power plant is a photovoltaic installation deployed on a water surface rather than on land or on a rooftop. The system is typically installed on lakes, reservoirs, industrial basins, or other sheltered water bodies where the environmental conditions, access constraints, and operating requirements are compatible with floating infrastructure. At a basic level, the concept combines conventional PV modules with floating support structures, connector

Great to meet with the STEWART consortium at Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE on February 2–3, where partners came together to share progress, exchange ideas, and align on next steps for developing science-based, environmentally friendly layouts for floating PV. Special thanks to Fraunhofer for organising an insightful field trip to a 1.5 MW floating solar plant on a quarry lake near Leimersheim! Send us an email : savetheplanet@heliorec.com if you would li

We are thrilled to announce that HelioRec has been awarded the International Innovation Trophy 2025 by Energaia , a prestigious recognition celebrating outstanding advancements in sustainable technology. This award spotlights our latest achievement: the W300A floating solar system , designed specifically for coastal and nearshore environments . With a distinctive diamond-shaped structure , this innovative solution is engineered to endure waves up to 4 meters and wind speeds

We’re excited to share that HelioRec is now a member of Pôle Smart Power — a nationally recognized French competitive cluster ( pôle de compétitivité ) focused on advancing the energy and digital transitions . Formerly known as S2E2, Smart Power is backed by the French government and brings together a dynamic ecosystem of industrial leaders, startups, research institutions, and public bodies . The goal: to co-develop sustainable, intelligent energy solutions that support

We’re proud to announce that HelioRec has once again been selected as one of the most innovative startups in the Blue Tech Index – Session 3 , in the “Energy” category ! This national program, led by Le Cluster Maritime Français and supported by key partners including Indosuez Wealth Management , Banque Populaire – NextInnov , and Crédit Maritime Grand Ouest , highlights startups driving innovation in the maritime economy — in France and beyond. Being recognized for the se

HelioRec was proud to sponsor the WOMEN IN TECH® Global Awards 2025 — a global celebration of innovation, leadership, and diversity in the tech industry. As a female-founded startup pioneering floating solar technology, we were especially honored to present the Best Startup Award — a category that reflects our deep belief in the power of entrepreneurship to drive positive change. Supporting this event aligns with our core values: promoting diverse leadership, empowering unde

On 5–6 November 2025, the HelioRec team participated in Solar & Storage Live Paris — and what an energizing event it was! Across two dynamic days, we held meaningful conversations with professionals from all corners of the solar and storage industries. It was especially inspiring to see the growing interest in floating solar — particularly from those focused on optimizing space use and accelerating the clean energy transition. As urban and coastal regions seek sustainable en

We’re proud to share that our CEO and founder, Polina Vasilenko, was recently featured in pv magazine Global as part of their Women in Solar+ Europe series — a recognition of the leaders driving meaningful change in the renewable energy sector. In the interview, Polina reflects on her 20+ years of experience in the energy industry and the journey that led to founding HelioRec. Her perspective highlights the need to rethink conventional energy models and embrace innovation tha

HelioRec est fier de présenter son premier Indice Breton d’Achat Local (IBAL), développé avec l’équipe Bretagne Relocalisons . Cet indice mesure le pourcentage de nos achats faits localement en Bretagne, y compris la fabrication de nos flotteurs. Au début de l’année, nous avons également ouvert notre entrepôt en Ille et Vilaine, renforçant ainsi notre ancrage régional. Cette initiative est une étape concrète vers: ✅ Le support de l’économie locale; ✅ La réduction des émission

We’re proud to announce that HelioRec’s innovative floating solar solution (Ref: P24-048/W200CX) has been granted Approval in Principle (AiP) Level II by Bureau Veritas Group Marine & Offshore - a strong endorsement of the technical integrity and feasibility of our marine energy system. The assessment was conducted under the following Bureau Veritas Rules and Regulations: NR 572 – Classification of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines NR 216 – Material and Welding for Marine Unit

It was a pleasure to participate in the Solarplaza Floating PV Europe Summit 2025! We’re proud to share that our CEO, Polina Vasilenko moderated the panel discussion: “Floating PV in Practice: Innovations that work, and the O&M realities behind them” with a great penalists: Feirouz Khadir, Technical Manager - France, JA Solar ; Hamed Roozdar, Head of Floating PV Department, Bata Energy Solutions ; Christoph Kutter, R&D Engineer Floating PV, BayWa r.e. Global ; Wim Nowé, Man

We’re proud to share that HelioRec has been featured in Les Echos , one of France’s leading business newspapers! The article highlights how our floating solar power plants are unlocking clean energy potential directly on the sea, offering a space-saving and eco-friendly solution for ports, coastal cities, and industrial players. This recognition is a strong step forward for our mission: accelerating the energy transition through innovative, water-based solar solutions . Read

We were honored to pitch HelioRec in front of Ministre de la Transition écologique, de la Biodiversité, de la Forêt, de la Mer et de la Pêche - Agnès Pannier-Runacher during the event “L'innovation bleue au service de la transition écologique et énergétique” at the Préfecture des Yvelines, as part of the opening of Choose France 2025. It was an inspiring morning discussing how blue innovation can accelerate the ecological and energy transition in France. From marine renewable

We are thrilled to officially kick off STEWART - a groundbreaking initiative under the Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETPartnership), co-financed by the European Union and Région Pays de la Loire. This project is a major step forward in advancing environmentally friendly floating solar (FPV) solutions. Key goals of STEWART: ✅ Establishing a protocol to monitor environmental impacts across various FPV systems. ✅ Analyzing economic and legal frameworks to support sustai

In late January 2025, Storm Herminia brought record-breaking rainfall and severe flooding to Brittany, particularly affecting areas like Rennes, which experienced its worst flooding in over 40 years ( source ). Despite these challenging conditions, HelioRec's 250kW floating solar power plant in Brittany continued to generate electricity without interruption. The project is installed on a large water body and integrates advanced energy components, including inverters, DC, and

We are delighted to share that our Commercial Director, Guillaume de Roys had the privilege to pitch at the prestigious Blue Tech Index - a recognition of the most promising startups in the Maritime sector organised by Cluster Maritime Français . The Blue Tech Index plays a vital role each year in: ✔️ Increasing the visibility of maritime startups among decision-makers and partners, ✔️ Facilitating targeted investments, and ✔️ Strengthening the support for these innovative yo

HelioRec is thrilled to support the Women in Tech Global Award! As a supporter in the GREENTECH STARTUP category, we’re committed to recognizing innovative leaders who are driving sustainable solutions and paving the way toward a greener future. We’re proud to be part of this incredible initiative, joining forces with esteemed organizations like AXA, Bouygues Group, Pluxee, Amazon, Sandbox, Tech Diplomacy Forum, École des Ponts Business School, Absa Group, and Lalique. The e