About SolarfloatUK
Pioneering Clean Energy, One Surface at a Time
Discover how our floating solar solutions are transforming energy, water, and land efficiency.
Unique Concrete Support Structure
Our floating system was developed to provide a simple solution that creates a surplus energy output, and in which the PV panels & the supporting structures that last for at least 30 years with minimal maintenance.
Using a concrete support structure, that allows 25.29% of daylight to pass through the structure, maintaining the health of the water and aquatic life below.
PV systems can be challenging to design, install and maintain
Top 5 challenges we have encountered from experience:
- Billow.
- Wind.
- Anchoring.
- Degradation of plastic floating devices & microplastics.
Wind can shatter panels
Because of the open environment in which the floating PV system is placed, wind can be the biggest factor in damage to installations.
Our specially designed platform is designed to survive the most adverse wind conditions.
Degradation of plastics can turn into microplastics
On other systems the degradation of plastic caused by UV-light and water can cause system failure in a few years, resulting in microplastics which pollute the aquatic environment. Total cost of ownership of plastic floating solutions is significantly higher due to reinstallation to replace the plastic floaters every nine to ten years.
With our concrete floatation devices, we have more than 50 years of experience in severe marine environments, without any release of microplastics.
Low environmental impact
All parts of the system can be recycled.
No microplastics released due to UV light.
Low environmental impact due to the use of 100% recycled concrete.
Growth of new biotopes under the floating bodies.
Competitor Analysis
| Concrete Floating Platform | Plastic Floating Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Patented Platform | Yes | No |
| Floater Material | Robust and proven concrete floaters | Plastic floaters that degrade over time |
| Floater System | Limited Maintenance | High Maintenance Requirements |
| Floater System | Limited impact to direct sunlight | Impact to floaters |
| Easy Anchoring | Yes | No |
| Marine Life | No release of microplastics due to UV Rays | Slow release of microplastics over time |
| Accessibility | Easily accessible for maintenance | Difficult access due to instability of system |
| Weather influence | Robust floaters with low profile | Vulnerable in heavy storms |
| Maneuverability | Can be moved in case of dredging etc. | Difficult to move once installed |
| Recyclable | At end-of-life floating platform is fully recyclable | No |
Next Steps
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