A New Standard in Floating Solar Performance and Reliability

7 Pillars

of Improved Efficiency and LCOE Reduction

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New Tilt/Tracking Technology

Our proprietary hydrostatic system of controlled buoyancy tanks (”Xfloat Controlled Buoyancy”, or “XCB”), arranged in a grid of connected vessels, controls the rotation of the PV tracking tables in unison, by +/- 60 degrees on a single axis.
The system uses no motors or hydraulics. Instead of using gears to tilt the PV panels, it uses a flexible, hydrostatic positioning mechanism. XCB damps and absorbs the powerful external forces exerted on the array, and controls aeroelastic instabilities.

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XF Control System and Machine Learning

Our Intelligent Water Management system controls the water loads and pumps of the buoyancy array, for precise tilting and tracking. Data collected from sensors throughout the array is channeled to a knowledge-based machine learning process for predictive PV performance and O&M. Dedicated SCADA & optimization tools stream data from all global installations to improve the tracking and O&M algorithms.

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Increased Cooling Effect

Design innovations allow more efficient ventilation throughout the array without sacrificing backside absorption of reflected light.

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A New Level of Structural Resilience

  • The solid structure of the Xfloat array can be adjusted to resist waves of different strength and fetch length.
  • Its integrated design enables coherent single-axis movement along each entire row of modules.
  • Far fewer anchoring and mooring cables are needed, creating numerous operational advantages and reducing costs.
  • Optimized O&M protocols include automated cleaning and easy access, leading to less breakage downtime and reduced costs.
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Tracking Tables – Designed for Higher Yield

We’ve designed our tracking tables to reap the full benefits of bifacial panels, to minimize backside shading, and to enhance cooling of the entire array.

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Constructable, Scalable Design

Our innovative buoy design is optimized for static and dynamic strength, and enjoys all the benefits of HDPE injection molding. It has fewer parts than other buoys of similar capacity, is easy to install, and it can be stacked for shipment and storage, creating a smaller freight footprint and lower costs.

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Anchoring & Mooring

Our ability to simplify anchoring and mooring comes from careful component design tailored specifically to each site, based on static calculations and decades of experience in cutting-edge naval engineering and marine projects.