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Workshop 4: New insights for integrating floating solar in Belgian offshore wind farms

Join us on 8 September in Ghent for an interactive workshop exploring the future role of Offshore Floating Photovoltaics (OFPV) in the Belgian North Sea. Discover the latest insights from a new technical assessment of OFPV integration in offshore wind farms and help shape a shared vision for the future of offshore solar energy in Belgium.

This workshop is the fourth workshop within the scope of the SWiM project. It is an initiative by Blue Cluster with the support of all partners in the SWiM project.
23/07/2026

Programme

Workshop 4 builds on the outcomes of the previous SWiM workshops and explores how Offshore Floating Photovoltaics can contribute to Belgium’s future offshore energy system, addressing questions such as:

  • What is the technical potential for integrating OFPV within existing and future Belgian offshore wind farms?
  • How can OFPV contribute to the development of multifunctional offshore systems and future Mariparks in the Belgian North Sea?

The workshop will present the results of a new technical assessment examining available electrical infrastructure, cable capacity, mooring opportunities, and the technically feasible OFPV capacity in Belgian offshore wind zones.

By bringing together experts from industry, research, policy and offshore energy, the workshop aims to develop a shared vision for OFPV in Belgium and explore how offshore solar energy can serve as a catalyst for broader multi-use developments at sea.

The workshop will conclude with an interactive discussion on the future role of OFPV in Belgium and its potential contribution to Maripark development in the Belgian North Sea.

Practical information

Date
8 September 2026

Timing
Welcome and lunch from 12:00
Workshop programme in the afternoon
Reception from 17:30 to 19:00

Venue
RodeBol Events
Sint-Denijslaan 485
9000 Ghent, Belgium

The main language of this event is English.

Participation is free of charge, but prior registration is required.

This event is invitation only. If you did not receive an invitation but are interested to attend, we kindly ask you to reach out to Kinnie De Beule or Marijn Rabaut.