en.Wedoany.com Reported - Norwegian company Ocean Sun has received approximately NOK 2.1 million (around €193,000) in EU funding to build a floating solar demonstration project on the island of La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands.

Located at the port of Tazacorte, the demonstration project has an installed capacity of 310 kWp. The project integrates renewable energy generated by Ocean Sun's floating photovoltaic (FPV) system with seawater desalination technology in an integrated solution.

Ocean Sun is responsible for the design and deployment of the floating solar system, the implementation of automated cleaning solutions, and the integration of a rainwater collection system for operations. According to the company, the project builds on the technical and operational experience of the BOOST project and represents the next step in optimizing floating solar technology for exposed coastal and island environments.

The Norwegian company stated that the demonstration project will provide a relevant test site for further research, validation, and operational improvements under exposed conditions. The integration with the desalination plant will showcase a replicable model for islands and coastal regions facing high electricity prices and water scarcity.

The system is part of the Isla Bonita project, an initiative under the Horizon Europe Mission "Restore our Ocean and Waters," coordinated by Plocan. It brings together a consortium of research institutions, industry partners, and public authorities to implement demonstration projects in multiple European island regions. The total EU funding for the project is approximately €13.5 million, aiming to accelerate the transition to sustainable, climate-resilient island communities through the deployment and promotion of innovative ocean and water-related solutions.

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