The Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), established in 1948, is a Norwegian research foundation specializing in energy, environmental technology, and nuclear safety. With facilities in Kjeller and Halden, IFE conducts leading research to develop sustainable energy solutions and improve industrial processes.
IFE is the project coordinator and hosts one of the leading FPV research groups in Europe. As the project coordinator, IFE plays the pivotal role of managing the strategic and operational aspects of the project. Its primary responsibilities include ensuring the smooth implementation of project activities, overseeing the compliance of partners with grant conditions, and liaising with the European Climate, Infrastructure, and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), the funding body under the Horizon Europe program. Additionally, IFE is tasked with managing financial aspects, including distributing grant funds to the partners and maintaining transparent reporting to the funding authority. Beyond administrative duties, IFE contributes technical expertise, particularly in energy technology and research, to drive innovations within the project.
Advancing the development of sustainable and efficient floating photovoltaic (FPV) technologies. With extensive experience in FPV systems and a track record of installing 1.2 GWp globally, CTI leads efforts in prototyping and scaling innovative solutions. Under SuRE, CTI is tasked with developing and testing new floater solution, moving from a 100kWp pre-pilot to a 5 MWp implementation.
Advancing the development of sustainable and efficient floating photovoltaic (FPV) technologies. With extensive experience in FPV systems and a track record of installing 1.2 GWp globally, CTI leads efforts in prototyping and scaling innovative solutions. Under SuRE, CTI is tasked with developing and testing new floater designs, moving from a 100kWp pre-pilot to a 5 MWp implementation.
Laketricity, a subsidiary of Ciel & Terre International, specializes in developing floating (FPV) projects worldwide. Since 2015, they’ve completed over 99 FPV installations, ranging from 100 kWp to 20 MWp, integrating renewable energy solutions with environmental sustainability.
Contributing to the development of floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems. Laketricity expertise is developing project and ensuring their sustainable integration into the local environment. Thank to their international experience since 2015, they support each project from site control to the removal of FPV plants and site restoration. Through collaboration within the consortium, Laketricity supports innovation in site selection, system integration and environmental impact studies.
The German company is specialized in steel construction solutions, particularly for photovoltaic (PV) installations. They offer advanced systems for mounting solar panels on land and floating PV structures, aiming to enhance renewable energy efficiency and reliability.
Leveraging expertise in floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems. ZIM focuses on extending its FPV technology to higher sea states, enhancing floater, connection, and anchoring systems. As a European market leader, ZIM plans to develop and construct a 5 MW FPV system under the SuRE project.
BAYWA is a global leader in renewable energy, specializing in solar project development, construction, and management. They provide innovative, sustainable energy solutions and are a key player in transitioning towards a renewable energy-powered future
Focusing on advancing floating photovoltaic (FPV) technology. BAYWA supports the deployment of sustainable, reliable, and efficient FPV systems. Their role includes enhancing FPV designs, optimizing system components, and contributing to large-scale implementation efforts to achieve the consortium’s goals of cost reduction and environmental sustainability
BayWa r.e. Progetti S.r.l. is an Italian subsidiary of BayWa r.e., specializing in the development, construction, and management of renewable energy projects, particularly solar and wind. They focus on delivering sustainable energy solutions tailored to local and regional needs in Italy and beyond.
Focusing on project management, internal work organization, and dissemination and outreach activities. The company contributes its expertise in floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems and supports the project through activities aligned with its capabilities and geographical presence.
GroenLeven B.V., a Dutch company, specializes in developing renewable energy solutions, focusing on large-scale solar projects, including floating solar installations. As a subsidiary of BayWa r.e., GroenLeven promotes innovative and sustainable energy systems to accelerate the energy transition.
Leveraging extensive expertise in floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems. With a record of over 200 MWp of FPV projects, GroenLeven focuses on addressing environmental challenges, optimizing anchoring and mooring designs, and ensuring feasibility for challenging water conditions, such as nearshore or brackish environments. Their insights and experience aim to reduce CAPEX and advance FPV technology sustainability and reliability.
Sunlit Sea, founded in 2019, is a Norwegian company specializing in prefabricated floating solar panels. Their innovative design enables rapid deployment and enhanced durability, aiming to make floating solar a primary renewable energy source.
Advancing floating photovoltaic (FPV) technology for offshore deployment. Sunlit innovative prefabricated FPV modules are scaled up under the project, focusing on significant cost and CO2 footprint reductions. A 100 kW pilot system will be deployed along the Norwegian coast, showcasing the potential for commercial application and contributing to the consortium’s goals of enhancing sustainability, reliability, and efficiency in FPV systems.
UAB Metsolar is a Lithuanian company specializing in custom solar module design and manufacturing. They focus on innovative, high-quality solar solutions tailored to specific needs, contributing to diverse applications, including building-integrated photovoltaics and custom energy systems
Leveraging its expertise in photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing to adapt PV modules for floating photovoltaic (FPV) applications. This involves implementing changes that enhance the resilience of PV modules for rough FPV environments, ensuring they can withstand increased stresses associated with floating systems. Metsolar contributes to industrial production processes within the project, focusing on the development of technology that bridges labscale innovations to real-world, scalable solutions
TNO is a Dutch independent research organization that develops practical innovations to solve societal challenges. Its work spans energy, health, mobility, and industry, aiming to improve quality of life and foster sustainable advancements globally
TNO role includes conducting life-cycle assessments (LCA), enhancing performance reliability, and contributing to the development of international FPV standards. TNO’s expertise in FPV sustainability and its involvement in tasks like the International Energy Agency’s PVPS Task 12 and 13 supports SuRE’s goals of improving cost-effectiveness and system durability
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg, Germany is the largest solar research institute in Europe. With a staff of about 1400, we are committed to promoting a sustainable, economic, secure and socially just energy supply system based on renewable energy sources. We contribute to this through our main research areas of energy provision, energy distribution, energy storage and energy utilization. Through outstanding research results, successful industrial projects, spin-off companies and global collaborations, we are shaping the sustainable transformation of the energy system.
Fraunhofer ISE leads the work package on sustainable Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) systems, where FPV’s local environmental impact is measured and modelled, while its global environmental impact is quantified through lifecycle assessment. Further research and innovation tasks of the institute focus on enhancing the performance, reliability, and efficiency of FPV. To this end, Fraunhofer ISE also provides yield simulations and performance metrics essential for optimizing FPV designs, integrating results into SuRE’s work packages.
Deltares is an independent Dutch research institute specializing in water and subsurface management. It provides expertise in hydraulic engineering, water resources, and environmental sciences, aiming to address global challenges in climate adaptation, flood risk, and sustainable resource management.
Leveraging its expertise in water and environmental management, Deltares ensures the sustainable integration of floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems into aquatic ecosystems. Through advanced modelling, Deltares assesses the impact of FPV on water quality, hydrodynamics, and biodiversity. By developing sustainability guidelines and monitoring frameworks, Deltares helps optimize FPV designs, minimizing ecological disruption while supporting renewable energy growth
SABIC Global Technologies BV, a subsidiary of SABIC, focuses on developing advanced materials and innovative solutions for various industries, including energy, automotive, and construction. With expertise in plastics and chemicals, SABIC drives sustainable advancements and high-performance material applications globally.
Technical innovator focusing on sustainable materials for floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems. SABIC contributes to the development and integration of biobased and circular plastics across various FPV value chains. Working collaboratively with other consortium partners and independent research institutes, SABIC ensures that the materials used in FPV systems meet high sustainability and performance standards. Their efforts are critical in reducing the environmental footprint of FPV technologies and enhancing the overall durability and efficiency of the systems.
Compáz is a Swiss non-profit organization dedicated to fostering social progress through art and science. It focuses on collaborative approaches to address environmental and social challenges, aiming to create impactful solutions through partnerships, education, and community engagement
Promoting collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Compáz facilitates the integration of societal, ethical, and environmental considerations into the project. Their activities include developing guidelines for community involvement and enhancing the sustainability and social impact of Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) technologies. By emphasizing inclusivity and stakeholder communication, Compáz ensures that the SuRE project aligns with societal needs and environmental ethics.
