About Ocean Sun

Ocean Sun provides a patented floating solar power system that mounts solar panels on a thin, hydroelastic membrane. This membrane-based system offers benefits such as lower material usage, lean transportation, and efficient water cooling for enhanced performance.

```xml <problem> Traditional solar power systems often face limitations in land availability, high material costs, complex installation processes, and reduced energy yields due to high operating temperatures. These challenges hinder the widespread adoption of solar energy, particularly in regions with limited space or harsh environmental conditions. </problem> <solution> Ocean Sun provides a patented floating solar power system that addresses these challenges by mounting solar panels on a thin, hydroelastic membrane. This membrane-based system minimizes material usage, simplifies transportation, and leverages water cooling for enhanced performance. The floater design is adaptable to various aquatic environments, including offshore locations, reservoirs, and lakes, offering a cost-effective and robust solution for renewable energy generation. Direct water cooling results in up to 10% higher energy yield compared to ground-mounted and pontoon-based floating PV systems. </solution> <features> - Patented PV-modules: Dual-glass monocrystalline silicon modules with front-mounted, water-ingress-protected junction boxes and marine-grade aluminum profiles. - Reinforced Membrane: Proprietary formula certified for drinking water applications, UV protected, antifouling, and designed for a 20-year lifetime in saltwater. - Double Keder: Welded on the membrane for module installation. - Bilge Pumps: For removing rainwater and spray from the membrane. - Mooring System: Designed according to standard NS 9415, rated for waves and typhoon class 4 (270 km/m wind speed). - Smart String Inverters: Fan-less, fuse-less, IP66, designed for double glass modules without grounding, with leakage and residual current management. - Buoyancy Ring: Virgin HDPE100 material, welding according to ISO 21307, structural strength in adherence with NS 9415. - Transformer: Medium voltage step-up transformers, mounted on-shore or on a floating barge. </features> <target_audience> The primary target audience includes developers, independent power producers, and organizations seeking cost-effective and environmentally friendly renewable energy solutions for deployment on water bodies. </target_audience> <revenue_model> Ocean Sun operates as a technology provider, offering license agreements to developers and independent power producers globally. </revenue_model> ```

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Company Description

Problem

Traditional solar power systems often face limitations in land availability, high material costs, complex installation processes, and reduced energy yields due to high operating temperatures. These challenges hinder the widespread adoption of solar energy, particularly in regions with limited space or harsh environmental conditions.

Solution

Ocean Sun provides a patented floating solar power system that addresses these challenges by mounting solar panels on a thin, hydroelastic membrane. This membrane-based system minimizes material usage, simplifies transportation, and leverages water cooling for enhanced performance. The floater design is adaptable to various aquatic environments, including offshore locations, reservoirs, and lakes, offering a cost-effective and robust solution for renewable energy generation. Direct water cooling results in up to 10% higher energy yield compared to ground-mounted and pontoon-based floating PV systems.

Features

Patented PV-modules: Dual-glass monocrystalline silicon modules with front-mounted, water-ingress-protected junction boxes and marine-grade aluminum profiles.

Reinforced Membrane: Proprietary formula certified for drinking water applications, UV protected, antifouling, and designed for a 20-year lifetime in saltwater.

Double Keder: Welded on the membrane for module installation.

Bilge Pumps: For removing rainwater and spray from the membrane.

Mooring System: Designed according to standard NS 9415, rated for waves and typhoon class 4 (270 km/m wind speed).

Smart String Inverters: Fan-less, fuse-less, IP66, designed for double glass modules without grounding, with leakage and residual current management.

Buoyancy Ring: Virgin HDPE100 material, welding according to ISO 21307, structural strength in adherence with NS 9415.

Transformer: Medium voltage step-up transformers, mounted on-shore or on a floating barge.

Target Audience

The primary target audience includes developers, independent power producers, and organizations seeking cost-effective and environmentally friendly renewable energy solutions for deployment on water bodies.

Revenue Model

Ocean Sun operates as a technology provider, offering license agreements to developers and independent power producers globally.