- Floating Nuclear Power Plants in the Russian Arctic: Environmental and Economic FeasibilityArticle 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… Read more: Floating Nuclear Power Plants in the Russian Arctic: Environmental and Economic Feasibility
- Cypark and Sunview Win RM1.962 Billion Tasik Kenyir Floating Solar ProjectArticle 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… Read more: Cypark and Sunview Win RM1.962 Billion Tasik Kenyir Floating Solar Project
- South Korea Plans 3GW of Reservoir Floating Solar by 2030Article 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… Read more: South Korea Plans 3GW of Reservoir Floating Solar by 2030
- India Plans Dedicated Policy Push for Floating Solar ProjectsArticle 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.… Read more: India Plans Dedicated Policy Push for Floating Solar Projects
- Floating Wind May No Longer Be the Default Option for Deepwater WindfarmsArticle 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.… Read more: Floating Wind May No Longer Be the Default Option for Deepwater Windfarms
- France Announces 10GW Offshore Wind Tender as Part of Renewables PushArticle 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… Read more: France Announces 10GW Offshore Wind Tender as Part of Renewables Push
- 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… Read more: Samsung Heavy Industries to Support Floating Data Center Projects in the U.S.
- World Conference on Floating Solutions 2027: Call for HostThe World Conference on Floating Solutions (WCFS)—founded and owned by our society—is our annual flagship gathering. Launched in 2019 in Singapore, the WCFS now hosts hundreds of participants each year who… Read more: World Conference on Floating Solutions 2027: Call for Host
- DNV Releases First Global Guideline for Floating Solar Power PlantsArticle 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)… Read more: DNV Releases First Global Guideline for Floating Solar Power Plants
- Floating Offshore Wind Technology Advances Toward Large-Scale DeploymentArticle Date: 14 May 2024 Researchers at the University of Maine are developing next-generation floating offshore wind turbine technology, aiming to unlock wind resources in deep ocean waters. Floating wind… Read more: Floating Offshore Wind Technology Advances Toward Large-Scale Deployment
- Floating Data Centres Gain Traction in Japan and SingaporeArticle Date: 2026 Floating data centres are gaining attention as a potential solution to rising demand for digital infrastructure, particularly driven by artificial intelligence and data-intensive applications. In Japan, Hitachi… Read more: Floating Data Centres Gain Traction in Japan and Singapore
- Global Report Highlights Role of Innovation in Coastal ResilienceArticle 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… Read more: Global Report Highlights Role of Innovation in Coastal Resilience
- SFSS at OTC Asia 2026SFSS is participating in OTC Asia 2026, taking place from 31 March to 2 April 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. As a supporter of the event, SFSS is represented at the… Read more: SFSS at OTC Asia 2026
- India Urges States to Prioritise Water Bodies for Floating SolarArticle 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… Read more: India Urges States to Prioritise Water Bodies for Floating Solar
- Seattle Launches World’s First Light Rail on a Floating BridgeArticle Date: 11th February, 2026 Seattle has introduced the world’s first light rail system operating on a floating bridge across Lake Washington, marking a significant advancement in infrastructure engineering. The… Read more: Seattle Launches World’s First Light Rail on a Floating Bridge
- Floating Treatment Wetlands Proposed as Sustainable Solution for ManipurArticle Date: 2 February 2026 An opinion article highlights the growing need for constructed and floating treatment wetlands in Manipur as a response to increasing water pollution, urban expansion, and… Read more: Floating Treatment Wetlands Proposed as Sustainable Solution for Manipur
- Hybrid Offshore Concept Combines Wind Energy and Data CentresArticle Date: 13th March 2026 US-based Aikido Technologies is developing a concept that integrates data centres within offshore wind turbine structures, combining renewable energy generation with AI computing infrastructure. The… Read more: Hybrid Offshore Concept Combines Wind Energy and Data Centres
- Rotterdam Advances 96MW Floating Solar Project for Local UseArticle 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… Read more: Rotterdam Advances 96MW Floating Solar Project for Local Use
- Floating Structure Highlights Need for Clear Regulatory FrameworksArticle Date: 27 February 2026 Authorities in Honolulu are addressing a large homeless encampment along Kalihi Stream, which includes a two-storey floating structure extending across the waterway. The site has… Read more: Floating Structure Highlights Need for Clear Regulatory Frameworks
- British Company in Talks to Build Floating Nuclear Power Plant for the PentagonArticle Date: 16 February 2026 UK-based Core Power is in discussions with the US Department of Defense to develop a floating nuclear power plant that could be deployed at a… Read more: British Company in Talks to Build Floating Nuclear Power Plant for the Pentagon
- Veolia and SBM Offshore Launch Floating Desalination PartnershipArticle 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… Read more: Veolia and SBM Offshore Launch Floating Desalination Partnership
- Floating Nuclear Plants and SMRs Weighed for Singapore’s Energy SecurityArticle Date: 23 January 2026 Singapore is assessing the potential role of advanced nuclear technologies in strengthening its energy security and supporting industrial development. The Centre for Strategic Energy and… Read more: Floating Nuclear Plants and SMRs Weighed for Singapore’s Energy Security
- Nigeria Awards First 7MW Floating Solar Power ProjectArticle Date: 23 January 2026 Nigeria has launched its first floating solar power project, awarding a 7-megawatt facility to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC). The project, awarded by the… Read more: Nigeria Awards First 7MW Floating Solar Power Project
- 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.… Read more: Could Floating Solar Help Save Utah’s Shrinking Lakes?
- Japan’s First Commercial Floating Wind Farm Begins OperationsArticle Date: 5 January 2026 Japan has officially launched its first commercial floating wind farm, with operations commencing at the 16.8MW Goto Offshore Wind Farm in Nagasaki. The project is… Read more: Japan’s First Commercial Floating Wind Farm Begins Operations
- Record Offshore Wind Auction to Power 12 Million Homes in Great BritainArticle Date: 14th Jan, 2026 Great Britain has awarded subsidy contracts for 8.4GW of offshore wind capacity in its most competitive renewable energy auction to date. The contracts, granted to… Read more: Record Offshore Wind Auction to Power 12 Million Homes in Great Britain
- Aussie Expert Proposes Floating Cities to Address Housing PressuresArticle Date: 6th Jan, 2026 As Australia grapples with rising land values and housing affordability challenges, Chien Ming Wang, Vice President of SFSS and Professor at The University of Queensland,… Read more: Aussie Expert Proposes Floating Cities to Address Housing Pressures
- Construction Begins on Malaysia’s Largest 300MW Floating Solar ProjectArticle Date: 10th Feb, 2026 Construction has officially commenced on the 300MWac Bestari Large-Scale Solar Project in Bestari Jaya, Kuala Selangor. The project is currently Malaysia’s largest floating solar photovoltaic… Read more: Construction Begins on Malaysia’s Largest 300MW Floating Solar Project
- Floating Cities and the Blue RevolutionVideo Date: 24th January 2026 As rising sea levels and climate change place increasing pressure on coastal cities, floating architecture is emerging as a potential solution. This documentary examines the… Read more: Floating Cities and the Blue Revolution
- Floating Solar Farm to Cover Over One-Third of Lower Seletar Reservoir by 2029Article Date: December 24, 2025 A large floating solar farm is planned for Lower Seletar Reservoir, where it will cover approximately 36% of the water surface and generate at least… Read more: Floating Solar Farm to Cover Over One-Third of Lower Seletar Reservoir by 2029
- Masdar Signs Deal to Build Southeast Asia’s Largest Floating Solar Project in MalaysiaArticle Date: December 23, 2025 Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company Masdar has signed an agreement to develop the largest floating solar power project in Southeast Asia, marking its first partnership… Read more: Masdar Signs Deal to Build Southeast Asia’s Largest Floating Solar Project in Malaysia
- Odisha Plans Floating Solar Projects on Water Bodies to Generate PowerArticle Date: December 13, 2025 The Indian state of Odisha is planning to develop large-scale floating solar power projects to address land scarcity and accelerate renewable energy deployment. According to… Read more: Odisha Plans Floating Solar Projects on Water Bodies to Generate Power
- Zimbabwe to Begin Construction of Floating Solar ProjectArticle Date: December 9, 2025 Zimbabwe plans to start construction of a floating solar power project next year, marking an important step in diversifying its energy mix and improving electricity… Read more: Zimbabwe to Begin Construction of Floating Solar Project
- European Utilities Reconsider Green Energy Investments in Southeast AsiaArticle Date: December 5, 2025 European renewable energy companies are scaling back or reassessing their investments in Southeast Asia as the region struggles with slow progress in its green energy… Read more: European Utilities Reconsider Green Energy Investments in Southeast Asia
- Korean Floating SMR Design Receives CertificationArticle Date: December 16, 2025 Samsung Heavy Industries has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping for a floating marine nuclear power platform incorporating two SMART100… Read more: Korean Floating SMR Design Receives Certification
- Ocean Winds Wins Rights for 1.5 GW Celtic Sea Floating Wind FarmDate: November 19, 2025 Ocean Winds, a joint venture between Portugal’s EDP Renewables and France’s Engie, has secured seabed lease rights to develop a 1.5 gigawatt floating offshore wind farm… Read more: Ocean Winds Wins Rights for 1.5 GW Celtic Sea Floating Wind Farm
- CIP Advances 1.5 GW Floating Wind Project in South KoreaDate: November 14, 2025 The 1.5 GW Haewoori floating offshore wind project in South Korea has reached a key regulatory milestone, with approval granted for its Marine Traffic Safety Assessment… Read more: CIP Advances 1.5 GW Floating Wind Project in South Korea
- Shell Withdraws from Scottish Floating Wind ProjectsDate: November 11, 2025 Energy major Shell has exited two planned floating offshore wind developments off the coast of Scotland — the 3 GW MarramWind and 2 GW CampionWind projects… Read more: Shell Withdraws from Scottish Floating Wind Projects
- ASYAD Drydock to Invest in Second Floating DockDate: November 2025 ASYAD Drydock is set to invest in a second floating dock, expanding its ship repair and maintenance capabilities and supporting the growing demands of the regional maritime… Read more: ASYAD Drydock to Invest in Second Floating Dock
- Madras High Court Seeks Explanation on Floating Solar Project at Coimbatore LakeDate: November 24, 2025 The Madras High Court has sought an explanation from the Coimbatore Corporation regarding the installation of floating solar panels and the conduct of commercial tourism activities… Read more: Madras High Court Seeks Explanation on Floating Solar Project at Coimbatore Lake
- UK’s Largest Floating Solar Farm Approved at Barrow PortDate: November 27, 2025 Planning permission has been approved for a floating solar farm described as the largest in the UK, to be installed at Cavendish Dock at the Port… Read more: UK’s Largest Floating Solar Farm Approved at Barrow Port
- Floating Solar and Misinformation Challenge Taiwan’s Renewable PushDate: November 12, 2025 Taiwan’s efforts to expand floating solar photovoltaic systems on reservoirs and fish farms are facing challenges not only from extreme weather, but also from misinformation. After… Read more: Floating Solar and Misinformation Challenge Taiwan’s Renewable Push
- China Develops World’s First Floating Artificial Island for Deep-Sea ResearchDate: November 21, 2025 China is building a floating artificial island designed for all-weather, long-term deep-sea scientific research. The 78,000-tonne semi-submersible platform will be capable of supporting researchers offshore for… Read more: China Develops World’s First Floating Artificial Island for Deep-Sea Research
- Korean Floating SMR Design Receives Certification MilestoneDate: December 16, 2025 Samsung Heavy Industries has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping for a floating nuclear power platform incorporating two SMART100 small modular… Read more: Korean Floating SMR Design Receives Certification Milestone
- Floating Wind–Aquaculture Platform Installed at PLOCAN Offshore Test SiteDate: October 23, 2025 A floating wind–aquaculture prototype developed under the European AquaWind project has been installed at the PLOCAN offshore test site in the Canary Islands. The prototype combines… Read more: Floating Wind–Aquaculture Platform Installed at PLOCAN Offshore Test Site
- Storm-Resilient OTEC Platform Installed Off Gran CanariaArticle Date: October 27, 2025 The EU-funded PLOTEC consortium has completed installation of its storm-resilient ocean energy platform, Don, off the coast of Gran Canaria. The system represents a major… Read more: Storm-Resilient OTEC Platform Installed Off Gran Canaria
- Singapore Considers Offshore Nuclear Plant, Highlights Opportunities and ChallengesArticle Date: November 16, 2025 Singapore is exploring nuclear energy, including advanced technologies such as small modular reactors, with offshore deployment under consideration. Professor Laurence Williams, Chairman of NEA’s Nuclear… Read more: Singapore Considers Offshore Nuclear Plant, Highlights Opportunities and Challenges
- Japan Selects Two Promising Areas for Offshore Wind FarmsArticle Date: October 3, 2025 The Japanese government has designated Akita City (northern Japan) and Hibikinada, Fukuoka (south) as promising zones for offshore wind development. These areas were upgraded from… Read more: Japan Selects Two Promising Areas for Offshore Wind Farms
- UK Announces $1.45 Billion Budget for Offshore Wind AuctionArticle Date: October 27, 2025 The UK government has allocated £900 million for fixed-bottom offshore wind projects and £180 million for early-stage floating wind technology in its next auction round.… Read more: UK Announces $1.45 Billion Budget for Offshore Wind Auction
- Iraq Signs Agreement for First Floating LNG Platform with Excelerate EnergyArticle Date: October 28, 2025 Iraq has signed a $450 million investment deal with Excelerate Energy to construct the country’s first floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) at the port… Read more: Iraq Signs Agreement for First Floating LNG Platform with Excelerate Energy
- Eni Signs Off on Second Floating LNG Unit Offshore MozambiqueArticle Date: October 2, 2025 Italian energy group Eni and its partners have approved the construction of Coral North, the second floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) platform in the Rovuma… Read more: Eni Signs Off on Second Floating LNG Unit Offshore Mozambique
- Australian Scientists Quantify Global Benefits of Floating WetlandsArticle Date: October 19, 2025 Floating wetlands are emerging as a cost-effective and natural way to improve water quality worldwide. Researchers from Australia have studied 11 sites, from Queensland to… Read more: Australian Scientists Quantify Global Benefits of Floating Wetlands
- China Outpaces the US in Global Clean Tech ExportsArticle Date: October 6, 2025 China has emerged as the leader in global clean energy exports, surpassing the US in value and volume. In 2025, China exported $120 billion worth… Read more: China Outpaces the US in Global Clean Tech Exports
- Batang Ai Floating Solar Farm Powers Asia’s Clean Energy FutureArticle Date: October 21, 2025 The Asia-Pacific region, the world’s largest energy consumer, is leading a clean energy transformation with floating solar farms. The Batang Ai floating solar farm in… Read more: Batang Ai Floating Solar Farm Powers Asia’s Clean Energy Future
- Germany Commissions World’s First Vertical Floating Solar Power PlantArticle Date: October 13, 2025 SINN Power, a German developer of floating renewable energy solutions, has commissioned the world’s first vertical floating photovoltaic system at the Jais gravel pit in… Read more: Germany Commissions World’s First Vertical Floating Solar Power Plant
- ST Engineering and Siemens Energy to Build Floating Power Plant Estrella del Mar IVDate: October 17, 2025 T Engineering’s Marine business and Siemens Energy have been awarded a contract by Transcontinental Capital Corporation (Bermuda), a subsidiary of Seaboard Corporation, to deliver Estrella del… Read more: ST Engineering and Siemens Energy to Build Floating Power Plant Estrella del Mar IV
- Florida College Installs 700 kW Floating Solar ProjectOctober 1, 2025 Nova Southeastern University in Florida has launched the first floating solar array installed at a U.S. university. Developed by D3Energy, the 700 kW project spans 2 acres… Read more: Florida College Installs 700 kW Floating Solar Project
- ⚡ UK and US in Talks to Build Floating Nuclear Reactors and Nuclear-Powered Cargo ShipsPublished September 19, 2025 Britain and the United States are exploring floating nuclear power plants and reactor-powered container ships under a new push for advanced nuclear technology. Floating nuclear plants,… Read more: ⚡ UK and US in Talks to Build Floating Nuclear Reactors and Nuclear-Powered Cargo Ships
- 🌊 Norway’s First Floating Wind Tender Attracts Two BidsPublished September 15, 2025 Norway is moving forward with its first commercial floating offshore wind tender at the Utsira Nord site, located off the country’s southwest coast. Two consortia have… Read more: 🌊 Norway’s First Floating Wind Tender Attracts Two Bids
- 🌊 Floating Wind Power Sets Sail in Japan’s Energy ShiftPublished September 21, 2025 Japan is advancing its renewable energy strategy with the country’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm, located off the Goto Islands in southwestern Japan. Eight turbines have… Read more: 🌊 Floating Wind Power Sets Sail in Japan’s Energy Shift
- 🇯🇵 Japan to Start Planning Floating Wind Test Centre Next YearPublished September 10, 2025 Japan is taking a strategic step toward expanding its offshore wind capacity by planning a national floating wind test centre — a move expected to boost… Read more: 🇯🇵 Japan to Start Planning Floating Wind Test Centre Next Year
- 🌊 Taiwan’s Offshore Wind Projects Move to Deeper Waters, Requiring More State SupportPublished September 9, 2025 Taiwan is entering the next phase of its offshore wind expansion, moving from shallow coastal areas to deeper, more technically demanding waters. This evolution highlights both… Read more: 🌊 Taiwan’s Offshore Wind Projects Move to Deeper Waters, Requiring More State Support
- From energy efficiency to green design, Seattle’s floating homes embrace innovation on the waterSeptember 24, 2025 For decades, Seattle’s floating home community on Lake Union has been a symbol of creativity and resilience — and now, it’s becoming a model for sustainability. A… Read more: From energy efficiency to green design, Seattle’s floating homes embrace innovation on the water
- With blades that span 7 soccer fields, China’s floating wind turbine is world’s biggestOctober 3, 2025 China has completed assembly of the world’s largest single-unit floating offshore wind power system in Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The 16-megawatt turbine, with blades spanning the… Read more: With blades that span 7 soccer fields, China’s floating wind turbine is world’s biggest
- Philippines’ First Megawatt-Scale Floating Solar Plant Successfully Connected to the GridPublished Aug 25, 2025 In line with the Philippines’ energy transition strategy, Black & Veatch has successfully completed the country’s first megawatt-scale floating solar power plant at Malubog Reservoir, Cebu… Read more: Philippines’ First Megawatt-Scale Floating Solar Plant Successfully Connected to the Grid
- EPC Contract Awarded for World’s Largest Floating LNG Facility in MexicoAMIGO LNG, a Mexico-based joint venture between Epcilon LNG and Singapore’s LNG Alliance, has awarded the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the world’s largest floating LNG (FLNG) facility… Read more: EPC Contract Awarded for World’s Largest Floating LNG Facility in Mexico
- Third Pillar Solar and Diamond Infrastructure Launch Texas Floating Solar InitiativeUS-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… Read more: Third Pillar Solar and Diamond Infrastructure Launch Texas Floating Solar Initiative
- Morocco Deploys Floating Solar Panels to Protect Water Reserves Amid DroughtFacing its worst drought in decades, Morocco has launched a pilot project using floating solar panels, or “floatovoltaics,” at a major reservoir near Tangier. The panels cover the water surface,… Read more: Morocco Deploys Floating Solar Panels to Protect Water Reserves Amid Drought
- China Expands Offshore Wind Power Ambitions Amid Global SetbacksChinese green technology companies are ramping up offshore wind development even as established players in Europe, the US, and Japan face delays or withdrawals. The OceanX floating turbine off southern… Read more: China Expands Offshore Wind Power Ambitions Amid Global Setbacks
- Mitsubishi Quits Japan Offshore Wind Projects Amid Rising CostsMitsubishi Corporation has announced its withdrawal from three Japanese offshore wind projects in Chiba and Akita prefectures, citing construction costs that have more than doubled since the 2021 bidding phase.… Read more: Mitsubishi Quits Japan Offshore Wind Projects Amid Rising Costs
- Norway Explores Floating Nuclear Power to Cut EmissionsNorwegian developers Norsk Kjernekraft and Ocean-Power AS are collaborating to explore the concept of floating nuclear power plants using small modular reactors (SMRs). The barges would each host 200–250 MW… Read more: Norway Explores Floating Nuclear Power to Cut Emissions
- UK’s Biggest Floating Solar Farm Approved at Grimsby’s Ice FactoryPlans for the largest floating solar farm in the UK have been approved as part of the £100m redevelopment of the historic Ice Factory complex at Grimsby docks. The floating… Read more: UK’s Biggest Floating Solar Farm Approved at Grimsby’s Ice Factory
- Sembcorp to Develop 86MWp Floating Solar PV System on Pandan ReservoirSembcorp Industries, through its subsidiary Sembcorp Solar Singapore, has been awarded a tender by Singapore’s national water agency PUB to develop an 86 megawatt-peak (MWp) floating solar photovoltaic (PV) system… Read more: Sembcorp to Develop 86MWp Floating Solar PV System on Pandan Reservoir
- SFSS to Participate in Floating Solar Asia at World Offshore Week 2025Singapore 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… Read more: SFSS to Participate in Floating Solar Asia at World Offshore Week 2025
- Equinor Withdraws from Novocastrian 2 GW Floating Offshore Wind Project in AustraliaArticle 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… Read more: Equinor Withdraws from Novocastrian 2 GW Floating Offshore Wind Project in Australia
- Trump Administration Cancels $679 Million in Offshore Wind FundingArticle 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… Read more: Trump Administration Cancels $679 Million in Offshore Wind Funding
- Germany’s PtX-Wind: A Milestone in Floating Green Hydrogen ProductionDate: July 29, 2025 Germany has achieved a significant milestone in renewable energy with the launch of PtX-Wind, the world’s first grid-independent, offshore synthetic fuel platform. On July 8, 2025,… Read more: Germany’s PtX-Wind: A Milestone in Floating Green Hydrogen Production
- The Rise of Floating Data Centres: Navigating the Future of Digital InfrastructureDate: 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,… Read more: The Rise of Floating Data Centres: Navigating the Future of Digital Infrastructure
- MOL and Karadeniz to Launch Floating Data Centres by 2027Date: July 7, 2025 Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), a leading Japanese shipping company, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kinetics, the energy transition arm of Turkish conglomerate Karadeniz Holding,… Read more: MOL and Karadeniz to Launch Floating Data Centres by 2027
- Annual Dinner – 14 November 2025/ Event Announcement Join us for the Annual Dinner of the Society of Floating Solutions (SFSS) on Friday, 14 November 2025 at the Singapore Polytechnic Graduate Guild (SPGG). 📅 Date… Read more: Annual Dinner – 14 November 2025
- Malaysia Advances Renewable Energy with Hybrid Hydro-Floating Solar and Green Hydrogen HubsDate: 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… Read more: Malaysia Advances Renewable Energy with Hybrid Hydro-Floating Solar and Green Hydrogen Hubs
- Taiwan’s Solar Industry Responds to Typhoon Danas ImpactDate: 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… Read more: Taiwan’s Solar Industry Responds to Typhoon Danas Impact
- Typhoon Danas Damages Floating Solar Platforms Off Southern TaiwanDate: 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… Read more: Typhoon Danas Damages Floating Solar Platforms Off Southern Taiwan
- Sinopec Launches China’s First Commercial Offshore Floating PV ProjectDate: 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,… Read more: Sinopec Launches China’s First Commercial Offshore Floating PV Project
- Innovative Soft-Connected Floating PV System Tested for Offshore ConditionsDate: 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… Read more: Innovative Soft-Connected Floating PV System Tested for Offshore Conditions
- China Powers AI Boom with Undersea Data CentersDate: 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.… Read more: China Powers AI Boom with Undersea Data Centers
- Researchers launch five-year study on floating solar for farm dams
AgEcon Australia is leading a groundbreaking five-year, AUD 13M project to explore the potential of floating solar PV on AgEcon Australia is leading a five-year, $13M initiative to explore floating… Read more: Researchers launch five-year study on floating solar for farm dams - Zimbabwe’s Floating Solar Project Seeks $350 Million in Financing
Zimbabwe’s major power users are seeking up to $350 million in financing for a floating solar power plant. The group has already secured $4.4 million from the African Export-Import Bank… Read more: Zimbabwe’s Floating Solar Project Seeks $350 Million in Financing - Offshore floating PV enduring world’s largest artificial waves
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… Read more: Offshore floating PV enduring world’s largest artificial waves - Britain awards floating offshore wind leases to Equinor and Gwynt Glas
Equinor and Gwynt Glas (a JV of EDF Renewables UK & ESB) have been awarded rights by the Crown Estate to develop 1.5 GW each of floating offshore wind off… Read more: Britain awards floating offshore wind leases to Equinor and Gwynt Glas - K Line and Yinson Production set sights on LCO2 shipping and injection solutions
K Line and Yinson Production have signed an MoU to co-develop floating storage and injection units (FSIUs) and liquefied CO₂ carriers to support European offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS)… Read more: K Line and Yinson Production set sights on LCO2 shipping and injection solutions - Floating solar farm project at Sarawak’s Bakun dam in the pipeline
Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) is advancing plans to build a large-scale floating solar farm on the Bakun hydroelectric dam reservoir, targeting an initial 300 MW by 2027 — potentially Southeast… Read more: Floating solar farm project at Sarawak’s Bakun dam in the pipeline - Floating solar capacity raised in 4th GEA round
The Philippine Department of Energy has increased the capacity offered for floating solar projects in the 4th Green Energy Auction (GEA-4) to meet growing regional demand and investor interest. An… Read more: Floating solar capacity raised in 4th GEA round - German state launches initiative to boost floating PV on artificial lakes
The German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has launched a Federal Council initiative to unlock the full potential of floating photovoltaics (FPV) by calling for more flexible national regulations. The… Read more: German state launches initiative to boost floating PV on artificial lakes - Louis Dreyfus, Technip Energies Form FRESH Alliance for Offshore Hydrogen Solution
LDA has signed an MoU with Technip Energies to co-develop the ammonia cracking system for its innovative FRESH vessel – Floating Renewable Energy Solutions for Hydrogen. This ship-based solution will… Read more: Louis Dreyfus, Technip Energies Form FRESH Alliance for Offshore Hydrogen Solution - 1.1 GW Barium Bay Floating Offshore Wind Project All Set for Auction in Italy
Galileo Energy and Hope Group have secured the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) permit for the 1.1 GW Barium Bay floating offshore wind project — the largest offshore wind farm to… Read more: 1.1 GW Barium Bay Floating Offshore Wind Project All Set for Auction in Italy - Norway opens floating offshore wind tender
In a major step toward commercial floating offshore wind, Norway has kicked off its first tender round, offering project rights for up to 500 MW at the Utsira Nord site.… Read more: Norway opens floating offshore wind tender - Aikido Technologies Full-Scale Floating Wind Demonstrator to Be Tested in Norway
🌊 Aikido Technologies is partnering with METCentre in Norway to deploy AO60, a 15MW floating wind demo—set to be one of the largest platforms of its kind when installed in… Read more: Aikido Technologies Full-Scale Floating Wind Demonstrator to Be Tested in Norway - India plans 50 MW floating solar plant at nuclear site
State-owned Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) is advancing its clean energy vision by engaging French floating solar specialist Ciel & Terre to assess a floating solar PV plant… Read more: India plans 50 MW floating solar plant at nuclear site - Bosowa Energy Group and BK LNG Solution Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Indonesia’s Energy Transition
On 7 May 2025, Bosowa Energy Group and BK LNG Solution (BKLS) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding in Jakarta—marking a major step forward in Indonesia’s shift to cleaner energy… Read more: Bosowa Energy Group and BK LNG Solution Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Indonesia’s Energy Transition

