Fred Olsen 1848 has launched a proprietary system designed to enable floating solar arrays to cope with wave and wind loads.
The Bolette solution allows floating PV modules to move freely and independently within a rope mesh, distributing the forces to the mooring system.
As a result, Bolette handles both wave and wind loads and is also designed with an integrated solution for operation and maintenance.
The system is scalable and can be tailored to each individual project, while all components can be easily sourced.
Bolette has completed a final tank test and Fred Olsen 1848 will install a 150kW pilot in Norway during summer 2023, followed by a planned commercial 3MW installation in 2024.
The aim is to deliver further commercial projects from 2025 and onwards.
“Bolette is designed in a very cost-efficient manner to follow the motion of the ocean, even in offshore conditions.
“We believe Bolette’s elegant simplicity is a game-changer unlocking the potential of floating solar,” said Sofie Olsen Jebsen, CEO, Fred Olsen 1848.