Nova Innovation has installed a marine floating solar demonstrator to power Forth Ports’ headquarters in the Port of Leith.
Nova’s experience in managing subsea power stations has paved the way for the development of robust floating solar technology.
The installation comes on the back of Forth Ports launching its commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2042.
Forth Ports’ strategy is focused on developing world leading infrastructure at its ports to facilitate the energy transition and create high quality green jobs.
The marine solar demonstrator was built and installed by Nova over the summer.
The operational array has already successfully passed its first “big test” generating electricity through Storm Babet in October – a promising start as it prepares for the Scottish winter ahead.
David Webster, Director of Energy for Forth Ports, said: “We are excited to incorporate floating solar into our operations at the Port of Leith.
“Working with Nova Innovation demonstrates our drive towards progressive change within the maritime industry, as well as supporting our commitment to carbon neutrality by 2032 and achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2042.”
Simon Forrest, CEO of Nova Innovation, added: “With water covering two thirds of the planet, floating solar technology offers a promising means of harnessing abundant solar energy while preserving valuable land space.
“We are delighted to have deployed the first floating solar demonstrator at Forth Ports and are already working on larger installations.”