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Floating solar panels at sea are an exciting opportunity, but they only make sense if the electricity they generate can reliably reach homes and industries onshore. Connecting offshore solar to the grid is therefore a crucial step. At the moment, offshore wind farms offer the most practical solution.

SWiM-acknowledged research published on hydrodynamic impacts of floating solar In October 2025, research acknowledged within SWiM resulted in a peer-reviewed scientific publication investigating the hydrodynamic impacts of floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems co-located with offshore wind farms in the Belgian North Sea. The study contributes new quantitative insights that support SWiM’s ambition to strengthen the scientific […]

In September 2025, research acknowledged within SWiM was presented at the ICES Annual Science Conference (ASC). The contribution focused on modelling the potential biogeochemical impacts of floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems co-located with offshore wind farms in the Belgian North Sea, supporting SWiM’s ambition to strengthen the scientific basis for integrated offshore energy development.

On 20 October, Blue Cluster and its partners in the SWiM project are organising a second workshop. This event will bring together experts and stakeholders to dive into promising technologies such as offshore photovoltaics, wave and tidal energy, and innovative storage solutions.

In the SWiM project, six partners join forces to conduct research into the combination of marine technologies in the Belgian North Sea. The focus is on an ecologically sustainable integration of floating solar panels in wind farms.