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Oceans of Energy’s Offshore Solar basis of design achieves a significant milestone as recipient of a Statement of Conformity for rough environmental conditions, like in the North Sea. This recognition not only validates feasibility but also establishes a clear path for future scalability of offshore solar.<\/p>\n
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, and Oceans of Energy, a leading Netherlands-based company that specializes since 2016 in offshore solar technology, services, operations, and ecological and energy systems research, have joined forces to accelerate the deployment and scaling of offshore solar technologies. DNV has handed over a Statement of Conformity for the Basis of Design of their offshore solar solution to Oceans of Energy, marking a significant milestone in the development of their technology.<\/p>\n
The Statement of Conformity verifies that the design methodology complies with the comprehensive set of requirements and guidelines provided by DNV\u2019s Recommended Practice for the design, development, operation and decommissioning of floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) systems \u2013 DNV-RP-0584, the world\u2019s first of its kind, published in 2021.<\/p>\n
With ambitions to reach 150 MW-scale offshore solar farm systems by 2028, Oceans of Energy sought independent confirmation of their technology and system design, and contracted DNV to first deliver the aforementioned Statement of Conformity, and, in a later phase, conduct a prototype verification of their second-generation offshore solar farm design for rough North Sea conditions, as implemented in the current pilots.<\/p>\n
The North Sea Two location is operational at 400 kW and set to expand to 1 MW in the coming year. The future holds even greater ambitions with North Sea Three projected to reach a multiple MW system size, and subsequent projects expected to reach tens of MW. DNV’s Statement of Conformity confirms that Oceans of Energy\u2019s basis of design complies with the requirements of DNV-RP-0584 for certain operational limits, thus providing crucial risk reduction for North Sea Two and forthcoming solar farms within offshore wind farms. This independent confirmation of their technology and system design basis enables Oceans of Energy to scale in a safe and reliable way. Verification and certification are crucial in attracting the necessary investments for scaling up: as the first offshore solar basis of design to receive a Statement of Conformity in the EU, Oceans of Energy\u2019s system showcases the feasibility of key aspects of solar technologies at rough environmental conditions, like in the North Sea, and sets the stage for future advancements.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis verification is of global relevance, as the deployment and scaling of offshore solar technologies are essential to meet climate challenges worldwide\u201d, noted Ditlev Engel, CEO, Energy Systems at DNV.<\/strong> \u201cOur partnership will not only drive offshore solar for the energy transition in Europe, particularly in the North Sea region, but also serve as a model for implementation globally.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cOceans of Energy is proud to be a pioneer. Not only with our worldwide unique four years of offshore operational experience and our first commercial projects incl.at the Crosswind \u201cHollandse Kust Noord\u201d windfarm , but also in driving a larger stakeholder agenda that will benefit the whole offshore energy industry. Integrating offshore solar in offshore wind projects can result in up to five times more energy generated per km2 sea space per year and can be integrated on the offshore wind farm electrical infrastructure. Together with DNV we are applying best practices to have future large-scale projects certified, which will enable the investments associated with scaling our new energy generation sector\u201d commented Allard van Hoeken, CEO of Oceans of Energy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cThis collaboration is a testament to our commitment to be a trusted voice in transitioning industries and governments to a deeply decarbonized, sustainable energy system,\u201d added Prajeev Rasiah, executive vice president and Regional Director for Northern Europe, Energy Systems at DNV<\/strong>. \u201cBy providing independent confirmation of Oceans of Energy\u2019s design basis, we are enabling them to scale in a safe and reliable way, contributing to the global effort to combat climate change.”<\/p>\n With its immense potential for energy production, the North Sea is destined to become Europe’s power plant, and this project plays a role in realizing the region’s ambitious targets set in the Esbjerg and Ostend Declaration. Furthermore, it aligns with the Netherlands’ commitment to reduce CO2 emissions by at least 55% by 2030, as announced by Minister of Climate and Energy, Rob Jetten. The Dutch government has recognized the importance of offshore solar, with the announced ambition to have 3 GW installed by 2030 equivalent in scale to 3000 football fields.<\/p>\n About DNV<\/strong> Whether assessing a new ship design, qualifying technology for a floating wind farm, analyzing sensor data from a gas pipeline or certifying a food company’s supply chain, DNV\u202fenables its customers and their stakeholders to manage technological and regulatory complexity with confidence.\u202f<\/p>\n Driven by its purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, DNV\u202fhelps its customers seize opportunities and tackle the risks arising from global transformations. DNV is a trusted voice for many of the world\u2019s most successful and forward-thinking companies.<\/p>\n In\u202fthe\u202fenergy industry Visit our new\u202fStatistics and Insights Portal\u202f\u202f Oceans of Energy’s Offshore Solar basis of design achieves a significant milestone as recipient of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":228237,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[295],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-228239","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-energy-english"],"yoast_head":"\n
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