Resinex has recently supplied PEM 18 X 680 CIL floats to Agnes, an Italian company specialized in the renewable energy sector, for a floating photovoltaic panel project.
With a diameter of 1800 mm and a net buoyancy of 1540 kg, these floats represent the foundation on which the photovoltaic system will operate in an offshore environment.
The prototype, installed in the Candiano Canal in Ravenna during the OMC exhibition, is going to be transferred to Venice shortly, near the Trezze island, within the port area, where it will be positioned for a wholr year. This extended testing period will allow the collection of valuable data on the system’s performance under real conditions and the development of a comprehensive study of its structural behaviours, including the assessment of biofouling formation on the floats, contributing to a deeper understanding of this innovative technology.
Indeed, these offshore photovoltaic panels are part of a larger project called the AGNES project, which aims for the widespread implementation of this floating photovoltaic technology. It envisions the construction of the largest European wind farm in the Adriatic, incorporating a mix of energy sources, including photovoltaic and hydrogen.
