Engineering Notes

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.

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.

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.

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 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

The 8kW off-grid floating solar power plant in Tanzania was succesfully installed in collaboration with AquaBioTech Group , marking our first step in East Africa! This project is part of the EU-Horizon initiative, PrActiCe ( more information ). Our innovative solar system has been installed on two artificial ponds in Morogoro, creating a Living Lab that has already generated more than 700kWh of clean energy since July 5th. This small project is a significant milestone for us

We are thrilled to announce that HelioRec, in collaboration with Centrale Nantes , has successfully completed wave tank testing of the W200CM model! The full-scale prototype was manufactured in Bretagne at EMP ROTOMOULAGE and meticulously assembled by the HelioRec team, with invaluable assistance from the Bassins d'essais de Centrale Nantes team. Our tests were conducted under various conditions, including different sets of regular and irregular waves, reaching a maximum wa

We are pleased to announce that HelioRec has received Approval in Principle (AIP) Level 1 from Bureau Veritas Group . This important milestone reflects our commitment to innovation and excellence in the renewable energy sector. Thank you to our dedicated team and supportive partners for their contributions in achieving this. We look forward to continuing our work towards a sustainable future.

In collaboration with sun-X we successfully completed the cleaning operation of HelioRec's floating solar power plant in Port Oostende . 🤖 With meticulous attention to detail, our team ensured peak performance and maximum energy efficiency for the solar panels, contributing to a brighter, more sustainable future. Get in touch with us to learn more about our expertise in floating solar cleaning procedures.

As the world increasingly pivots towards renewable energy solutions, the utilization of water surfaces for solar power generation has emerged as a promising frontier. Nestled in the picturesque Port Oostende in Belgium, HelioRec's floating solar power plant is not just a testament to innovation but also a beacon of sustainable energy practices. This floating solar power plant in the water for more than 2 years, survived several storms and continuesly produces a clean energy.

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Solar2Wave pilot We are delighted to announce that the #Solar2Wave project was successful in securing funding from Energy Catalyst (an Innovate UK programme). The goal of the porject is to build Indonesia's first floating solar power plant on the ocean and to provide affordable and clean energy to replace diesel generators being used on Indonesian islands that are too distant to access their national grid. Energy Catalyst is an Innovate UK programme funded by the Foreign, Com

Exciting News in Renewable Energy Despite Challenging Conditions! We are thrilled to share that HelioRec, a leading innovator in nearshore floating solar solution, has just completed the installation of 25kW project in Société Portuaire Brest Bretagne , France! What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that it was accomplished under some of the most challenging conditions nature can throw at us. Brest Port is known for its extreme tidal changes, with tides reaching

We're proud to share that our paper, "Experimental Modelling of a Floating Solar Power Plant Array under Wave Forcing," in collaboration with Ecole centrale de Nantes , has been published! The paper focuses on the results of our extensive wave tank testing for our innovative floating solar power system. This research represents a significant step forward in our journey to harness renewable energy from water bodies while withstanding wave forces. The findings contribute to the

HelioRec officialy has JEI (Jeune entreprise innovante) status. This status helps to reduce taxes, return R&D expenses, and re-invest it into technology development. More information: link .

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