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The cost of a floating solar power plant cannot be reduced to one universal price per kilowatt. Two projects with the same installed capacity may have very different budgets because the water body, environmental loads, grid connection, construction access, mooring concept and operating strategy are different. A credible estimate separates capital expenditure, or CAPEX, from …

How Much Does a Floating Solar Power Plant Cost? CAPEX, OPEX and Cost Drivers Read More »

HelioRec is proud to announce the launch of SOLEIAU, a three-year collaborative innovation project dedicated to advancing floating solar technology for coastal and other demanding water environments. SOLEIAU – Modélisation et déploiement de l’énergie solaire flottante sur le littoral français– has been selected for support under the France 2030 “Projets collaboratifs i-Démo régionalisés” programme, operated …

SOLEIAU: Advancing Floating Solar Through Physical Testing and Digital-Twin Technology Read More »

In 2026, HelioRec deployed its next-generation W300A floating solar system in Brest Port, France, creating a 10 kWp demonstrator specifically designed for nearshore and marine environments. The installation represents an important step in the development of floating solar technology for locations where conventional inland FPV systems face much more demanding conditions. In Brest, the platform …

W300A Floating Solar in Brest: Generating Clean Energy and Real Marine Data Read More »

HelioRec is proud to announce that its Solar4Ports project has received €561,247 in non-repayable funding to develop and demonstrate a 200 kWp coastal floating solar power plant in one of France’s largest ports. This support represents 45% of the project’s total eligible budget of €1,247,216, excluding VAT. Solar4Ports is supported by the Fonds de dotation …

Solar4Ports: HelioRec Secures €561,247 to Demonstrate a 200 kWp Floating Solar Power Plant in One of France’s Largest Ports Read More »

Introduction HelioRec is proud to announce that our Founder & CEO, Polina Vasilenko, has joined the Advisory Board of the 8th edition of the Solarplaza Summit Floating PV Europe, taking place on 8 October 2026 in Amsterdam. As one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to floating solar energy and floating photovoltaic (FPV) innovation, the Solarplaza …

HelioRec Joins the Advisory Board of Solarplaza Summit Floating PV Europe 2026 Read More »

Introduction Solar PV can be deployed in three main forms: ground-mounted, rooftop, and floating. Each addresses a different combination of available surface, project scale, and consumption profile. Floating solar (FPV) is most often benchmarked against ground-mounted systems, since both are typically utility-scale and grid-connected. In practice, however, asset owners considering on-site generation may also compare …

Floating solar vs rooftop solar: when does each make sense? Read More »

Introduction   Floating solar design is strongly influenced by environmental loads. Wind, waves, current, and water-level variation do not act independently; together they determine how the floating platform moves, how loads are transferred through connectors and support elements, and how the mooring system must be configured to keep the plant stable and serviceable over time. …

How wind, waves, and water levels influence floating solar design Read More »

Introduction A floating solar power plant is a photovoltaic installation deployed on a water surface rather than on land or on a rooftop. The system is typically installed on lakes, reservoirs, industrial basins, or other sheltered water bodies where the environmental conditions, access constraints, and operating requirements are compatible with floating infrastructure. At a basic …

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We are thrilled to announce that HelioRec has been awarded the International Innovation Trophy 2025 by Energaia, a prestigious recognition celebrating outstanding advancements in sustainable technology. This award spotlights our latest achievement: the W300A floating solar system, designed specifically for coastal and nearshore environments. With a distinctive diamond-shaped structure, this innovative solution is engineered to …

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We’re excited to share that HelioRec is now a member of Pôle Smart Power — a nationally recognized French competitive cluster (pôle de compétitivité) focused on advancing the energy and digital transitions. Formerly known as S2E2, Smart Power is backed by the French government and brings together a dynamic ecosystem of industrial leaders, startups, research institutions, and public …

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