Mocean Energy and SolarDuck partner on hybrid floating energy solutions

Mocean Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SolarDuck to deliver hybrid power systems that combine floating solar platforms with wave energy technology.

Scottish ocean energy firm Mocean Energy and Dutch floating solar developer SolarDuck will target applications for remote offshore sites in a variety of sectors, such as energy, defence and the wider blue economy.

Based on combined ocean energy and floating solar technologies, the pair will deliver a high-level joint concept that provides clean, reliable energy for power, communications and auxiliary systems to support remote offshore assets.

Cameron McNatt, managing director at Mocean Energy, said: “Over the past few months, we’ve been sharing commercial insights and have identified a strong opportunity to conduct an internally funded technical feasibility study focused on offshore energy needs in Asia Pacific.

“Both Mocean Energy and SolarDuck are backed by Katapult Ocean, a leading Norwegian investor in clean and ocean-tech, which underscores the strategic alignment of our vision. At a broader level, this partnership reflects a growing movement toward leveraging offshore renewables to address power challenges and accelerate decarbonisation across the Blue Economy.”

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During the term of the MoU, Mocean Energy and SolarDuck will also collaborate on a commercial and technical basis to identify engineering studies and commercial opportunities. As part of this the pair will share insights into their respective technology and requirements to more effectively approach market opportunities.

Arnaud Ayral, chief commercial officer, SolarDuck, said: “By combining complementary technologies, we aim to unlock new capabilities and value for customers in the offshore sector. Working with Mocean Energy, we can bring robust, scalable, and sustainable power to remote offshore locations, revolutionising the way in which the industry operates.”

SolarDuck's solution features interconnected triangular platforms that create stable floating islands. These platforms are elevated above the waves, ensuring that the electrical and PV systems remain protected from direct exposure to seawater. This design allows SolarDuck to use commercial off-the-shelf PV modules, integrating the latest advancements in solar technology.

Mocean Energy has already showcased the viability of its wave and solar-powered technology through the successful deployment of its Blue X wave energy converter prototype.

The company is now preparing to deploy its first commercial product, Blue Star - a next-generation wave energy device designed for long-term operation and scalability across a range of offshore applications.