Typhoon-proof floating PV to set Ocean Sun in lead

With a technology able to withstand violent weather, the Norwegian solar developer thinks it's cracked the code to the budding market for floating solar.
Photo: Ocean Sun
Photo: Ocean Sun
BY ANNE FILBERT, TRANSLATED BY DANIEL FRANK CHRISTENSEN

Trial novel technologies with available test facilities requires finding alternative methods. So, those with pools in their backyards might be able to help. That's exactly what Ocean Sun Chief Executive Børge Bjørneklett did behind his own house back in 2016 shortly before the company was founded.

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