Reverlast builds utility‑scale nearshore floating solar platforms from repurposed wind turbine blades, turning underused sea space into low‑cost, renewable power for remote islands and coastal communities. Their modular, pre‑fabricated units (1‑50 MWp) can be shipped and deployed directly from a vessel, include protected battery storage for dispatchable electricity, and are designed to withstand up to 4 m wave heights and 50 m water depth.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Remote island and coastal communities rely on expensive diesel generators because land for solar installations is scarce, costly, or environmentally sensitive. This results in high electricity costs and limited access to clean, reliable power.
Solution
Reverlast offers nearshore floating solar platforms built from repurposed wind turbine blades, turning underused sea space into utility‑scale renewable energy sites. The modular modules can be shipped as complete 1‑50 MWp units and deployed directly from a vessel without requiring on‑shore infrastructure. Integrated battery storage (1 MWp to 3 MWh) provides dispatchable power, allowing islands to replace diesel generation around the clock. The blade‑derived pontoons protect electrical components from the marine environment, extend equipment lifespan, and support marine habitats. A flexible ownership model enables joint ventures with local utilities, giving communities direct control over low‑cost electricity.
Target Audience
Primary customers are small utility operators and project developers serving remote island or coastal grids that currently depend on diesel generation, particularly in the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and Pacific regions.
Features
- Modules constructed from hollow, epoxy glass‑fiber wind turbine blades, providing a lightweight, corrosion‑resistant, and structurally overbuilt floating pontoon
- Designed for wave heights up to 4 m, water depths up to 50 m, and anchoring distances of 0.5–15 km from shore
- Scalable architecture: standard 100 kWp modules can be combined into arrays from 1 MWp to 50 MWp, allowing phased deployment
- Integrated battery energy storage (1:3 MWp to MWh ratio) either inside the pontoon or on‑shore, delivering dispatchable power after sunset
- Pre‑fabricated modules are shipped on standard cargo vessels and splashed directly into the water, eliminating the need for local port facilities or heavy on‑site construction
- Electrical equipment housed within up to 10 cm thick glass‑fiber walls stays dry, reducing corrosion and maintenance requirements
- Optional desalination unit and freshwater tanks can be incorporated into the floating system