Canopy Power, Ocean Sun, and Candela partner to electrify hydrofoil ferries with floating solar microgrids in Asia-Pacific

Singaporean energy engineering company Canopy Power, Norwegian floating solar technology company Ocean Sun, and Swedish hydrofoil ferry specialist Candela have formed a partnership to establish floating solar microgrids in remote Asia-Pacific locations. This collaboration aims to charge high-tech electric hydrofoil ferries and reduce diesel fuel dependence for island communities, with Candela and Canopy Power signing an MoU to deliver a solution that addresses the hospitality industry's reliance on imported fossil fuels. The initiative combines Candela’s P-12 electric ferry with Canopy Power’s microgrid solution, featuring floating solar and battery storage technologies, utilizing Ocean Sun's patented solar modules mounted on hydro-elastic membranes.

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Ocean Sun

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Ocean Sun is a Norwegian renewable energy technology provider and developer specializing in patented floating solar PV solutions based on a flexible membrane design. Founded in 2016, the company has deployed over 9.6 MWp of projects globally, including in Norway, Singapore, Philippines, Albania, Cyprus, India, and Sweden.

Candela

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San Francisco-based renewable energy developer, Candela Renewables, has developed over 10 GW of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across the United States since its founding in 2018.

Canopy Power

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Singapore-based renewable energy developer and microgrid specialist, founded in 2015, with over 10 MW of deployed capacity across more than 20 projects in Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, and Africa. Focuses on providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy solutions to remote and underserved communities.