University of Agder tested RECsolar FPV in Grimstad waters

Researchers from the Department of Engineering Sciences, University of Agder, Grimstad, Norway, published a research paper in ScienceDirect. The paper is titled "Advancing offshore solar energy generation: Numerical modelling and calibration of a floating solar array against model tests." The study looked at how solar panels can work in offshore areas using a new floating solar system called RECsolar. This system uses light, semi-submersible floats connected by ropes. A model with six solar units was tested using computer simulations and small-scale wave tank tests. The study focused on how the floats move and how the ropes and anchors respond to waves. The results showed that the computer model matched the physical tests closely, with small differences in float movement. The study also found that rope tension can be reduced by making the ropes stiffer. These findings help improve the design of floating solar systems for use in offshore conditions.