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Once operational, the project will be the largest of its kind in Europe, according to the renewables developer.

Cypark Resources Berhad has commissioned a 100MW hybrid project in its home state, which includes 35MW of floating solar capacity.

Floating PV's carbon footprint could be around seven times lower than ground-mounted solar systems, according to a TNO-IEA report.

Simon Yuen takes a close look at Soltec’s floating solar tracker, which the company says is based on naval design principles.

Spain has passed a regulation regarding the installation of floating solar PV (FPV) on reservoirs in the country.

As a fast-growing segment of the industry, floating solar is also a novel technology that comes with a variety of new operational risks.

PV Tech spoke with Alejandra Pérez-Plá, regional manager – Mediterranean at financial advisory firm Global Capital Finance about challenges related to land acquisition for utility-scale solar PV projects in Southern Europe, how to manage these issues and grid modernisation.

Ciel & Terre has begun anchoring installation and floating platform assembly for a 72.3MWp floating solar PV project in France.

Spanish tracker manufacturer Soltec has launched a new floating tracker designed for inland water bodies such as reservoirs and ponds.

Dutch-Norwegian floating solar company SolarDuck and real estate firm Tokyu Land have completed an offshore floating solar PV (FPV) project in Japan.