DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has completed an independent technical review of Fred Olsen 1848’s BRIZO floating solar system, an innovative floating photovoltaic (FPV) technology designed to operate in more challenging wave conditions than conventional floating solar platforms.
Unlike most FPV systems, which are typically limited to
sheltered lakes and reservoirs, BRIZO uses a flexible rope-mesh and tensioning
system that enables deployment in inland, coastal and near-shore environments
exposed to higher wave activity.
The technology aims to expand floating solar development
into locations where traditional systems face technical and operational
constraints.
DNV’s assessment examined BRIZO’s design methodology,
hydrodynamic load analysis, structural behaviour and testing procedures,
drawing on expertise from its industry standards for floating solar and
offshore structures.
The independent review provides technical validation to
support the technology’s next phase, including project development, financing
discussions and future commercial deployment, helping advance floating solar as
a scalable renewable energy solution in more diverse operating environments.
“Floating solar is entering a new phase of maturity, where
the industry must move beyond sheltered waters to unlock meaningful scale,”
said Prajeev Rasiah, Senior Vice President and Regional Director for Northern
Europe, Energy Systems at DNV. “Technologies capable of operating in more
exposed environments could significantly expand the addressable market for FPV,
particularly in regions facing land constraints, competing land use, or growing
pressure on grid infrastructure. Independent technical assurance is essential
to demonstrating that these systems can withstand demanding environmental
conditions over their full operational lifetime and give developers and
investors confidence as the market evolves.”
“This Statement of Compliance represents a significant
milestone for BRIZO. It provides confirmation of the strength of our technical
approach and demonstrates that the technology is able to operate in more
demanding conditions. It is an important step towards advancing the bankability
of our solution and supporting our commercial roadmap,” said Geir Grimsrud,
Chief Technical Officer at Fred. Olsen 1848. -OGN/TradeArabia News Service