forcs from RSK and Nova Innovation to deliver floating solar projects.

The AquaGen365 joint venture company will design and build floating solar power plants.

Its first floating solar project is already operational in the Port of Leith in Edinburgh, Scotland, providing clean, low-cost renewable energy to the Forth Ports headquarters.

AquaGen365 combines RSK Group’s global network of over 200 environmental, engineering, and technical service companies in 40 countries with Nova Innovation‘s marine energy expertise.

AquaGen365 has over 20 years of experience developing renewable energy through the use of tidal stream, onshore wind, ground-mounted solar, and hydro power technologies.

According to RSK Director David Taylor, floating solar is a cost-effective and reliable alternative to ground-mounted and rooftop solar systems.It presents a compelling case for cost-effective and decarbonized energy generation when land use is not an option.Other advantages include a modular design that can be deployed quickly and with short lead times; scalability to meet energy demands; deployment in both marine and freshwater environments; and excellent water conservation benefits.”

He went on to say, “Floating solar will benefit many sectors: in particular, enabling sustainable irrigation in the agricultural sector, helping to achieve carbon net zero targets in the water industry, providing renewable energy to power industrial sites and complexes, and driving the push for ‘greener’ ports and harbours.”

According to Nova Innovation CEO Simon Forrest, floating solar represents a significant advancement towards clean and renewable energy.Its main advantage is that it can be installed quickly on a large scale, especially in areas where land is scarce or expensive.

Nova’s floating solar technology has been proven to operate in all weather conditions, including the harsh Scottish winter.