Dutch offshore solar developer SolarDuck has launched a high-level advisory board aimed at accelerating the integration of its floating photovoltaic technology into offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) and broader offshore energy markets.
The company said the board will initially include Neil Kavanagh, formerly chief scientist at Woodside Energy, and Tore Moe, vice president geomarkets and senior energy advisor Australia at Norwegian Energy Partners. The two advisers are expected to provide strategic direction and technical expertise as SolarDuck expands into subsea and offshore applications.
SolarDuck said the initiative is designed to support the adaptation of its offshore floating solar platform for subsea use and to strengthen its broader floating PV strategy.
The company added that it is deploying its Offshore Floating Power Hub concept to supply electricity to remote offshore and subsea assets, forming part of what it described as a new phase of its utility-scale solar strategy.
Chief executive Koen Burgers said: “This Advisory Board marks a significant step forward in our vision to pioneer sustainable energy systems offshore, and more specifically to the exciting opportunity to deliver sustainable, reliable power and communications to subsea assets. Their deep industry knowledge will be invaluable in completing our journey of adapting and enhancing our offshore-tested technology to meet the specific requirements of those applications.”
