offshore floating solar solution \u2018King Eider.’<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nAn AIP is a framework used by BV to demonstrate project feasibility for novel technologies that are not covered by traditional classification prescriptive rules. It is used to demonstrate technical feasibility to project partners and regulatory bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is the first time such an approval has been granted to an offshore floating solar technology, marking the beginning of a new era for this form of renewable energy,\u201d SolarDuck said in a statement.\u201dThe AIP covers the design methodology of the unit\u2019s structure and validates the relevant parts against guidance note NI631 on the certification scheme for marine renewable energy technologies, and NI572 on the classification and certification of floating offshore wind turbines.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first, 64 kW pilot project was deployed on inshore waters in\u00a0the Waal (Rhine), the widest river of the Netherlands, near IJzendoorn, a village in the province of Gelderland.\u00a0According to its developer,\u00a0 the structure holds the solar panels more than three meters above water, is able to handle coastal sea conditions and hurricane-force winds, and is optimized for offshore sites in estuaries and natural harbors as well as near-shore sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBureau Veritas is a key name in the maritime industry and well known for their certification of maritime structures. We are immensely grateful for their support and cooperation on certifying our technology and setting standards for the offshore floating solar industry,\u201d said SolarDuck CEO, Koen Burgers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company’s basic floating platforms are triangular structures measuring 16x16x16m. They resemble offshore floating wind platforms or floating oil platforms. They can be flexibly connected together to form large plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe idea is based on our offshore heritage,\u201d Burgers told\u00a0pv magazine<\/strong>\u00a0in March. \u201cOur company is a spin-off from the research department of the Damen Shipyards Group in the Netherlands, a company which uses the best of industry practice to design a reliable solution which is able to cope with the harsh maritime environment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom: https:\/\/www.pv-magazine.com\/2021\/08\/26\/offshore-photovoltaics-a-step-closer\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dutch start-up SolarDuck has secured approval-in-principle for its floating offshore platforms. Its 64 kW pilot project on the inshore water of the Netherlands\u2019 widest river was validated by Bureau Veritas. Netherlands-based testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) provider Bureau Veritas (BV), has granted approval-in-principle (AIP) to Dutch start-up SolarDuck for its offshore floating solar solution \u2018King Eider.’ An AIP is…
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