China’s first wave-resistant floating photovoltaic platform, “Yellow Sea No. 1,” located off southern Shandong, is nearing its one-year experimental phase in the Yellow Sea. Designed as a hexagon structure with 434 PV panels, this platform is used to test PV performance in challenging marine conditions to identify those with the highest efficiency and durability.
Hexagon platforms can be spliced together, allowing for large-scale installations that maximize ocean area use. This project serves as a foundation for extensive offshore solar projects, promoting efficient marine energy development, and is an essential step in advancing China’s offshore renewable technology and aims to set the stage for intensive and sustainable marine energy use.