Offshore staff
OSLO, Norway – DNV has issued a Statement of Conformity to Moss Maritime for the outline design methodology for a proposed floating solar technology.
The award verifies that the basis for the XolarSurf concept complies with general requirements of the standard DNV-ST-0119.
DNV has performed studies designed to identify and lessen errors, deficiencies, and weaknesses in methods and analytical tools. Its input covers the impacts of wind, waves, and currents on structures in the sea.
Independent confirmation of the design brief should help Moss Maritime attract investment for further development of its technology.
Alexander Minge Thøgersen, the company’s Vice President of Engineering, said: "We aim to have a prototype in the water by June…Compared to floating wind turbines, floating solar power technology is simpler, engineering costs are lower, and structures are easier to build. Floating solar power is also well suited for mass production, which will have a positive impact on price and deployment."
According to DNV, by combining floating solar with offshore wind farms with shared energy infrastructure and export cables, the energy production capacity could be much higher.
03.19.2024
