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DNV Releases First Global Guideline for Floating Solar Power Plants
Article Date: 31 March 2021 DNV has published the world’s first recommended practice for floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) projects, marking an important step toward standardising the industry. The guideline (DNVGL-RP-0584) provides a comprehensive framework covering the design, development, operation, and decommissioning of floating solar installations. It addresses key technical aspects…
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Global Report Highlights Role of Innovation in Coastal Resilience
Article Date: 2026 A new report by PEERS provides a comprehensive overview of global leading practices in coastal resilience, based on insights from over 200 practitioners across 43 countries. The study examines how coastal communities are addressing climate-related challenges through a range of approaches, including infrastructure innovation, nature-based solutions, and…
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India Urges States to Prioritise Water Bodies for Floating Solar
Article Date: 21st February, 2026 India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has called on states to identify and prioritise water bodies for the development of floating solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. The initiative is aimed at accelerating renewable energy deployment while addressing land availability challenges associated with large-scale solar…
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Rotterdam Advances 96MW Floating Solar Project for Local Use
Article Date: 19 February 2026 The Port of Rotterdam is advancing a 96MW floating solar project at the De Slufter dredging depot, located within the Maasvlakte area. The project, developed by the Sun Float Power consortium — comprising DevCap Infra BV, Solinoor BV and Enerparc AG — will cover approximately…
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Veolia and SBM Offshore Launch Floating Desalination Partnership
Article Date: 21 January 2026 Veolia Water Technologies and SBM Offshore have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop and deploy floating desalination units aimed at strengthening water security in coastal and water-stressed regions. The partnership will combine Veolia’s reverse osmosis desalination and advanced water-treatment technologies with SBM Offshore’s…
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Could Floating Solar Help Save Utah’s Shrinking Lakes?
Article Date: 21 January 2026 Lawmakers in Utah are considering an innovative proposal to install floating solar panels on major water bodies, including the Great Salt Lake and Utah Lake. The proposal, presented by Water Wise Solar Solutions, suggests that floating solar arrays could simultaneously reduce evaporation and generate electricity.…
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Third Pillar Solar and Diamond Infrastructure Launch Texas Floating Solar Initiative
US-based Third Pillar Solar and Diamond Infrastructure Solutions have teamed up to explore utility-scale floating solar projects in Texas. This initiative leverages previously untapped water surfaces to generate up to 500 MW of renewable energy, addressing both energy needs and water conservation by mitigating evaporation losses — potentially saving around…