Offshore Solar Test Project Opens the Door to Certification Standards
A new research project is helping shape the future of clean energy at sea. The North Sea Two (NS2) project recently shared results from large-scale testing of floating offshore solar panels. These tests were done by four key partners, Oceans of Energy, Deltares, TNO, and DNV, inside the Deltares Delta Flume, a special facility built to simulate strong ocean waves like those in the North Sea. The main goal of this project is to create official safety and performance standards for offshore solar systems. Right now, there are no clear rules for how to test or approve these floating systems.…