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.

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.

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.