DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has published two new standards aimed at improving the safety, reliability and long-term performance of…
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has published two new standards aimed at improving the safety, reliability and long-term performance of floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) systems, supporting the rapid global growth and expansion of renewables.
The new standards, DNV‑ST‑C108 Structural design of floats for floating photovoltaic systems and DNV‑ST‑E309 Station keeping of floating solar photovoltaic systems, are complemented by DNV‑RP‑0584 Design, development and operation of floating solar photovoltaic systems, the world’s first recommended practice on FPV originally released in 2021 and with an update due in June 2026.
Together, the documents provide a comprehensive and aligned framework for the design, analysis, operation and risk management of FPV systems across their full life cycle, from component to system level.
Floating solar is increasingly being deployed on inland and near‑shore water bodies as developers seek to expand renewable capacity while reducing competition for land.
As projects scale up, technical robustness and consistency in engineering practices become critical to investor confidence, insurability and long-term asset performance. Indeed, the floating solar market is expected to grow from $7.9 billion in 2026 to $9.2 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 1.7%1
“Floating solar is
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