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SPIC has commissioned the world's first offshore wind and floating solar power plant in China

By: Kaitlin Walsh 01/11/2022 Ocean Sun

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The world's largest photovalic (PV) asset owner, State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC), has commissioned the world's first commercial offshore floating photovoltaic (FPV) power plant in Shandong, China, utilising Ocean Sun technology.

The power plant is designed by Ocean Sun and utilizes Ocean Sun's patented PV technology, and is additionally the first FPV integrated with offshore wind. Its successful implementation enables the potential of hybrid offshore power plants to increase efficiency and reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE).

The project has two floaters with installed capacity of 0.5 MWp, and are connected to the transformer on a SPIC-owned wind turbine. The floaters are then connected to the power grid through the submarine cable of the wind farm.

After the completion of the pilot period and full economic and technical demonstration, the project is planned to promote the use of Ocean Sun's technology to build a floating wind-solar photovoltaic project with a total capacity of 20 MW in 2023.

Børge Bjørneklett, CEO and founder of Ocean Sun, commented: "This is a true milestone for Ocean Sun, and for the floating solar industry. The successful project funded by SPIC and constructed using Ocean Sun solution shows how the common goal of reducing greenhouse CO2 emissions will be achieved with development across borders. We are excited to continue working closely with SPIC through the Ocean Sun team based in China."

SPIC is one of the five major electricity generation companies in China and the world's largest PV power generation enterprise. Meanwhile, Ocean Sun has combined Norwegian maritime expertise and knowledge within photovoltaics to develop its patented PV system, and additionally aims to become the world's leading technology provider of floating solar.

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