TNO, Oceans of Energy, Deltares, and DNV have successfully tested offshore floating PV systems in the Delta Flume, a 300m-long wave facility in Delft capable of generating waves up to 5 meters high.
These full-scale tests simulate the harsh conditions of the North Sea, providing crucial data on structural integrity, mechanical demands, and long-term performance of offshore solar systems — a big step toward standardized certification processes.
🔷 Highlights:
✅ Hydrodynamic & wave-slamming tests showed no performance degradation.
✅ Insights will support the certification and safe deployment of offshore solar farms.
✅ Findings already contribute to projects like Shell & Eneco’s Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm with integrated solar (Summer 2025).
As Fabian Koppes of Oceans of Energy said:
“This collaboration is vital for advancing offshore solar certification and scaling up our systems for North Sea conditions.”
According to DNV, the North Sea could host 100 MW of offshore solar by 2030 and 500 MW by 2035 — proving the value of resilient, dual-use marine renewables.
📄 Read more: https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/06/23/offshore-floating-pv-enduring-worlds-largest-artificial-waves/