Floating offshore solar (also known as floating photovoltaic, or FPV) places solar panels on buoyant platforms that are anchored on bodies of water.
While floating solar is already being deployed at commercial scale on reservoirs and sheltered waters around the world, offshore applications are advancing as floating platform, mooring, and marine engineering technologies continue to mature.
Offshore floating solar has the potential to complement existing offshore energy infrastructure, generate electricity in areas where land is limited, and support hybrid energy systems that combine offshore wind, energy storage, and other marine technologies.
At a Glance
| Market Status | Emerging |
| Technology Readiness | Demonstration to Early Commercial |
| Primary Markets | Coastal regions, islands, ports, industrial facilities, offshore energy developments |
| Key Participants | Developers, utilities, manufacturers, marine contractors, ports, engineering firms |
| Shared Supply Chain | Offshore wind, maritime, electrical infrastructure, marine construction |
Why Floating Offshore Solar?
Floating offshore solar places solar panels on buoyant platforms in marine and coastal environments, creating new opportunities to generate renewable electricity where land is limited or existing maritime infrastructure can be leveraged.
As floating platform and offshore engineering technologies continue to advance, the sector is opening new opportunities for manufacturers, ports, marine contractors, engineers, and service providers already supporting the ocean economy.
Business Opportunities
Many capabilities developed for offshore wind, maritime, and coastal infrastructure are directly transferable to floating solar projects. Floating offshore solar relies on a diverse supply chain with opportunities across:
- Manufacturing & Fabrication
- Marine Construction & Installation
- Ports & Logistics
- Engineering & Design
- Electrical Infrastructure
- Operations & Maintenance
- Environmental & Survey Services
- Digital Technologies & Asset Management
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