Key Takeaways

• China has launched a wave-resistant floating photovoltaic (PV) platform in the Yellow Sea, marking the beginning of its offshore solar research program.
• 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 will undergo a one-year experimental phase, during which researchers will monitor its resistance to wind and waves, overall durability, yield efficiency, and maintenance requirements.