HelioRec Joins the Advisory Board of Solarplaza Summit Floating PV Europe 2026

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 of renewable energy on water.

A Leading European Event for Floating Solar

Solarplaza has been organizing dedicated floating solar summits since the early growth phase of the European FPV market, helping establish a strong international ecosystem around floating photovoltaic technology. Over the years, the event has become a key meeting point for industry leaders discussing:

• Floating solar power plants

• Offshore and nearshore floating solar

• Inland water FPV projects

• Marine renewable energy

• Floating PV bankability

• O&M and durability strategies

• Mooring and anchoring systems

• Energy transition policies in Europe

The 2026 edition marks the 8th year of the summit, reflecting the rapid expansion of the floating solar market across Europe and globally.

Five Years of Collaboration Between HelioRec and Solarplaza

HelioRec has been actively collaborating with Solarplaza for more than five years through conferences, panels, technical discussions, and floating solar market initiatives.

As a French company specialized in marine floating solar solutions for seas and lakes, HelioRec has continuously contributed practical field experience and operational insights to the FPV ecosystem. This long-term collaboration reflects a shared ambition: accelerating the deployment of reliable, scalable, and sustainable floating solar infrastructure.

In recent editions, HelioRec has participated in discussions focused on:

• Offshore floating solar technology

• Floating solar resilience in harsh marine conditions

• Long-term operations & maintenance

• Environmental integration of floating PV systems

• Innovation for coastal and port applications

At the 2025 edition in Paris, Polina Vasilenko moderated a panel dedicated to operational realities and innovations in floating solar deployment.

Advisory Board Experts Shaping the 2026 Program

The advisory board for Solarplaza Summit Floating PV Europe 2026 includes recognized experts from across the floating solar value chain:

• Andrés Franco (Isigenere)

• Polina Vasilenko (HelioRec)

• Lars Brandt (Seaflex)

• Stanislas Merlet (Multiconsult)

Together, the advisory board is helping craft a practical and market-driven agenda adapted to the new realities of the European floating solar sector.

Key Topics for Floating PV Europe 2026

The floating photovoltaic market is entering a new phase driven by changing economics, permitting challenges, grid flexibility needs, and increasing demand for resilient renewable energy systems.

This year’s program will focus on:

• The evolving European floating solar market

• Financing strategies and energy offtake models

• Flexibility and aggregation opportunities

• Operational track records of FPV plants

• Future strategies for floating solar deployment

• Long-term performance and insurability

• Marine and offshore floating solar applications

The summit will provide concrete insights for developers, investors, utilities, municipalities, and industrial players looking to accelerate floating solar projects across Europe.

Building the Future of Marine Floating Solar

At HelioRec, we believe floating solar will play a major role in the future European energy mix, especially in coastal regions where land availability is limited and clean energy demand is growing rapidly.

By combining innovation, marine engineering expertise, and collaboration across the industry, floating PV can unlock new opportunities for ports, islands, reservoirs, and coastal infrastructure.

We look forward to contributing to the discussions at Solarplaza Summit Floating PV Europe 2026 and continuing to support the development of sustainable floating solar solutions worldwide.

Learn more about the event on the official Solarplaza website: Solarplaza SummitFloating PV Europe

HelioRec designs, manufactures, and deploys floating solar systems for both inland and marine nearshore environments. To discuss whether floating solar is suited to your site, contact us.