Offshore floating PV system based on dual-axis tracker, tension leg platform
Developed by scientists in Spain, the HelioSea system is reportedly able to ensure structural reliability in challenging marine environments. The research group proposed to use tension leg platforms that have been successfully applied to offshore drilling platforms, where stability is also paramount.
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The HelioSea system
Image: University of Oviedo
Researchers led by the University of Oviedo in Spain have developed a new floating PV system for applications in offshore waters.
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