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Floating Nuclear Power Plants in the Russian Arctic: Environmental and Economic Feasibility
Article Date: April 6, 2026 A recent academic article published in Polar Geography examines the environmental and economic feasibility of small nuclear power plants, with a particular focus on floating nuclear power plants, as a potential energy solution for the Russian Arctic. The study responds to growing energy demand in…
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Cypark and Sunview Win RM1.962 Billion Tasik Kenyir Floating Solar Project
Article Date: April 3, 2026 A consortium involving Cypark Resources Bhd and Sunview Group Bhd has secured a RM1.962 billion contract for a 595MWac floating solar photovoltaic power plant with battery energy storage system at Tasik Kenyir, Terengganu. The engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning contract was awarded by TNB…
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South Korea Plans 3GW of Reservoir Floating Solar by 2030
Article Date: April 29, 2026 South Korea’s Korea Rural Community Corp. (KRC) plans to expand floating solar capacity on agricultural reservoirs to 3GW by 2030, up from 105MW currently in operation. According to KRC, 2,333 of its 3,428 agricultural reservoirs have been identified as suitable sites for floating solar development.…
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India Plans Dedicated Policy Push for Floating Solar Projects
Article Date: May 1, 2026 India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is working on a dedicated scheme to promote floating solar projects, according to MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi. Speaking at the 13th Foundation Day of the National Solar Energy Federation of India, Sarangi said the ministry is looking…
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Floating Wind May No Longer Be the Default Option for Deepwater Windfarms
Article Date: April 21, 2026 A new analysis by TGS | 4C suggests that floating wind may no longer be the default option for offshore wind projects in deeper waters. The research re-examines global offshore wind resources and considers how advances in deepwater fixed-bottom and hybrid foundation technologies could change…
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France Announces 10GW Offshore Wind Tender as Part of Renewables Push
Article Date: April 6, 2026 France has announced tenders for seven offshore wind projects totaling 10GW, alongside additional tenders for solar and onshore wind. The move forms part of the country’s wider strategy to accelerate renewable energy deployment and strengthen energy sovereignty. According to the report, France’s 10-year energy planning…
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Samsung Heavy Industries to Support Floating Data Center Projects in the U.S.
Article Date: April 28, 2026 Mousterian Corporation, Inc. (M3), a developer of floating and water-adjacent data center infrastructure, and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have announced a strategic cooperation to jointly develop and deliver institutional-grade floating data center projects worldwide. Under the cooperation, M3 will lead development, site origination, tenant sourcing,…
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SFSS Supports OTC Asia 2026 – Renewables & New Energy Programme
The Society for Floating Solutions Singapore (SFSS) is pleased to support OTC Asia 2026, including its Renewables & New Energy (RNE) Programme. The Renewables Hub serves as a platform where industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers converge to shape Asia-Pacific’s low-carbon future. From offshore wind, floating solar, low carbon fuels to…
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New book: Large Floating Solutions — co-edited by SFSS First Vice President and members of our International Scientific Committee
SFSS is delighted to announce the publication of Large Floating Solutions: Design, Construction, Legality of Offshore Structures and Buoyant Urbanism (Springer, 2025). The book is co-edited by: This volume examines the technological, environmental, legal and governance challenges involved in designing and delivering very large floating structures and buoyant urbanism, with…
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🌊 Floating City Digital Twins: The Future of Coastal Resilience and Sustainability
As climate change accelerates sea-level rise and intensifies coastal hazards, advanced floating city designs are emerging as a solution for resilient and sustainable urban living. This webinar presents the development of a next-generation digital twin technology that integrates real-world data with a virtual floating city to optimize design, operation, and…