The Yellow Sea No. 1: A Wave-Resistant Floating Platform

The Yellow Sea No. 1 is a hexagonal floating platform, measuring 9 meters (29.5 feet) tall and 1,624 square meters (17,500 square feet) in upper surface area. The platform is designed to withstand 10-meter waves and is equipped with 434 photovoltaic panels that will test three different technologies and four different capacities. The platform is raised above the sea level to prevent salt crystals from forming on the panels, which would affect their efficiency. The entire structure is secured to the seabed with cables, ensuring its stability in harsh marine conditions.