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HelioRec joined Solar & Storage Live Paris 2026 to present its engineering-led floating solar approach, technologies and deployment capabilities.

A 25-year floating solar lifetime must be engineered—not assumed. Learn how loads, fatigue, UV ageing, corrosion, testing, monitoring and maintenance support long-term reliability.

Follow the complete floating solar development process—from water-body screening and surveys to engineering, permitting, installation, commissioning and O&M handover.

Floating solar cost depends on far more than modules and floats. Explore the CAPEX, OPEX and site-specific factors that determine a realistic FPV project budget.

Floating solar arrays must withstand wind, waves, currents and changing water levels. Learn how mooring lines, anchor types and site-specific engineering keep FPV plants safely in position.

Is your lake, reservoir, quarry, industrial basin or port suitable for floating solar? Use this practical checklist to assess site conditions, access, mooring, grid connection, environmental constraints and project viability.

SOLEIAU brings together HelioRec, Centrale Nantes and deepmath to advance coastal floating solar through physical testing, numerical modelling and digital-twin technology.

Floating solar reliability depends on understanding the real forces acting on every component. Discover how site-specific load analysis, fatigue assessment and properly engineered mooring systems help FPV plants withstand decades of wind, waves and changing water conditions.

Floating solar can do more than generate renewable electricity. With careful site selection, ecological design and long-term monitoring, it may also support aquatic habitat enhancement.

HelioRec’s W300A floating solar demonstrator in Brest Port combines clean energy generation with advanced real-time monitoring. The 10 kWp platform collects marine and structural data to validate and optimise floating solar technology for larger coastal and port applications.

Learn how the Environmental Impact Assessment process works for floating solar projects in Europe, including the key stages, realistic 18–24-month timeline, typical costs, and how low-impact system design can simplify permitting.

HelioRec’s Solar4Ports project has received €561,247 in non-repayable funding to develop and demonstrate a 200 kWp W300A floating solar power plant in one of France’s largest ports. The 24-month project will validate coastal FPV technology under real waves, tides, wind and saltwater conditions.

HelioRec has deployed a 2 kWp floating solar demonstrator at Les Salins in Arles, France, to validate floating solar technology in one of the world's most challenging hypersaline environments. The project evaluates corrosion-resistant materials, mooring systems, and electrical components exposed to salt-saturated water and salt spray, paving the way for future large-scale floating solar power plants in highly saline industrial and coastal locations.

HelioRec has been awarded €496,575 in European Union FEDER funding to accelerate HELIOMAR, a €1.1 million research project developing the next generation of coastal floating solar technology. Supported by the Pays de la Loire Region, the project will strengthen European innovation, sustainable energy production and industrial competitiveness.

How do you know if a floating solar system is ready for real waves? Discover how HelioRec tested its technology in one of Europe's leading ocean engineering wave tanks, why experimental validation is essential for floating solar innovation, and what every FPV developer should know before deploying a project at sea or in nearshore environments.

HelioRec's W300A floating solar technology underwent independent technical due diligence by ERM, supported by the European Investment Bank (EIB). The review highlighted innovative features including modular floaters, distributed load transfer, and offshore-inspired connections while identifying a clear roadmap for further validation. Discover how next-generation FPV systems are becoming more bankable for nearshore applications.

What makes a floating solar project attractive to investors and lenders? From proven FPV technology and third-party certification to realistic floating solar cost assumptions, insurance, and revenue models, bankability goes far beyond engineering. Discover the key factors that determine whether a floating solar power plant can secure financing and deliver reliable returns over its lifetime.

HelioRec Achieves Bureau Veritas Approval in Principle (AiP) Level II for W300A Floating Solar Technology

Introduction Floating photovoltaic (FPV) technology is rapidly expanding beyond lakes and reservoirs into more challenging environments such as ports, industrial basins, and nearshore areas. While these new applications unlock significant opportunities for renewable energy generation, they also introduce new engineering challenges - especially wind loading. To better understand these challenges, HelioRec collaborated with leading academic and research institutions: Faculty of

Introduction HelioRec is proud to announce that our Founder & CEO, Polina Vasilenko, has joined the Advisory Board of the 8th edition of the Solarplaza Summit Floating PV Europe, taking place on 8 October 2026 in Amsterdam. As one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to floating solar energy and floating photovoltaic (FPV) innovation, the Solarplaza Summit brings together developers, utilities, investors, ports, technology providers, EPCs, and policymakers shaping the future