Tag: Renewable Energy
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SFSS to Participate in Floating Solar Asia at World Offshore Week 2025
Singapore Floating Solar Solutions (SFSS) is proud to participate in Floating Solar Asia, a key program within World Offshore Week 2025, held at the Singapore Expo on 16–17 September. Our President, Dr. Stefan Huebner, will present on 17 September, delivering a talk titled:“Floating Solar’s Moment – What Will It Take…
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Equinor Withdraws from Novocastrian 2 GW Floating Offshore Wind Project in Australia
Article Data: 22nd August, 2025 On August 22, 2025, Equinor announced it would not proceed with the feasibility licence for the Novocastrian floating offshore wind project—one of Australia’s most promising clean energy developments—with a total capacity of up to 2 GW. Partnered with Oceanex Energy, the project had previously received…
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Trump Administration Cancels $679 Million in Offshore Wind Funding
Article Date: 29th August, 2025 On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation revoked nearly $679 million in grants for offshore wind projects, marking a significant policy shift. The decision, which reallocates funding toward maritime infrastructure such as ports and shipbuilding, has sparked strong reactions from climate advocates, state…
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The Rise of Floating Data Centres: Navigating the Future of Digital Infrastructure
Date: July 30, 2025 The escalating global demand for data processing and storage is prompting a reevaluation of traditional land-based infrastructure. Challenges such as limited space, escalating real estate costs, and water scarcity are driving the exploration of alternative solutions. Floating data centres, utilizing maritime assets like barges and retrofitted…
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Malaysia Advances Renewable Energy with Hybrid Hydro-Floating Solar and Green Hydrogen Hubs
Date: July 14, 2025 Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Malaysia’s leading utility company, has launched two innovative renewable energy hubs in the eastern state of Terengganu. These initiatives aim to enhance the country’s energy infrastructure and support its transition to a sustainable energy future. Hybrid Hydro-Floating Solar Hub (HHFS) The HHFS…
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Taiwan’s Solar Industry Responds to Typhoon Danas Impact
Date: July 14, 2025 In the aftermath of Typhoon Danas, which caused damage to floating solar panels in southern Taiwan, industry groups have addressed concerns regarding the storm’s impact on the solar energy sector. Seven major solar power associations issued a joint statement clarifying that the damaged equipment accounted for…
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Typhoon Danas Damages Floating Solar Platforms Off Southern Taiwan
Date: July 7, 2025 Typhoon Danas has caused significant damage to floating solar platforms off the coast of Pingtung County. The storm scattered debris from offshore Jiadong Township across an area stretching more than one kilometer. The platforms, developed by Sun Rise E&T Corp., were part of a 160,000-square-meter offshore…
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Sinopec Launches China’s First Commercial Offshore Floating PV Project
Date: July 4, 2025 Sinopec has officially launched China’s first commercial offshore floating photovoltaic (PV) project, marking a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy sector. The 7.5 MW facility, developed with support from Shandong province and the municipality of Qingdao, is fully submerged in seawater and spans 60,000 square…
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Innovative Soft-Connected Floating PV System Tested for Offshore Conditions
Date: August 1, 2025 A research team at Oslo Metropolitan University in Norway has developed and tested a floating photovoltaic (PV) system featuring a “soft-connected” configuration, aimed at enhancing the viability of offshore solar energy generation. This innovative design addresses challenges posed by marine environments, such as wave motion and…
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China Powers AI Boom with Undersea Data Centers
Date: July 16, 2025 Note: This is not a floating structure but rather seabed-based. China is at the forefront of sustainable AI infrastructure with its development of undersea data centers. These submerged facilities use seawater for cooling and are powered by renewable energy sources, significantly reducing their environmental impact. The…