SolarDuck

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Founded in 2020, SolarDuck is a private headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands specializing in Solar, Energy Storage.

SolarDuck is a renewable energy company founded in 2020 as a spin-out from Damen Shipyards, specializing in offshore floating solar technology. The company designs elevated photovoltaic systems and power platforms engineered to operate reliably in harsh offshore conditions for 30+ years. Core technology includes battery energy storage, auxiliary generation, and satellite communication integrated into modular Offshore Floating Power Hubs. SolarDuck leverages commercial off-the-shelf PV modules with proprietary structural designs that keep electrical systems above the waterline, enabling straightforward installation using standard offshore vessels. Demonstration projects have been deployed in rivers (2021), Tokyo (2024), and the North Sea (2024). The company operates R&D and engineering teams in Rotterdam and sales coordination from Oslo, collaborating with universities and engineering firms globally. SolarDuck targets 1 GW annual deployment from 2030, positioning offshore solar for coastal regions, remote offshore operations, island communities, and hybrid wind-solar farms. The company aims to avoid 50 million tonnes of CO2 emissions by 2040.

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