Once again, a renowned magazine has published an article on the 'Sun on water' project in which the HZ, among others, is researching the effects of solar panels on water. This time, Energy Reports pays attention to the research by Vincent Bax and Wietse van de Lageweg of the lectorate Building with Nature and students Bas van den Berg and Rik Hoosemans.
The trial in Oostvoorne anticipates such developments. The consortium led by TNO is investigating whether the solar panels, mounted on different types of floats, can withstand high waves and strong winds and what the effects are on life underwater. The HZ researchers have also looked at the societal implications.
The full article can be read here.