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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

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