Perthes, Jul. 7, 2025 - DAS Solar, a leader in N-type PV technology, is proud to announce its contribution to a major floating solar project recently commissioned in the Haute-Marne region of France. With a total installed capacity of 74.3MWp, the project stands as the largest floating solar installation in Europe to date, marking another significant milestone in Europe's energy transition.

The plant was developed by Q Energy France, installed on former gravel pits across 127 hectares. With more than 135,000 solar panels deployed, the system is expected to generate enough clean electricity to power around 37,000 people annually, while offsetting approximately 18,000 tons of CO₂ emissions each year.

DAS Solar provided a large portion of the high-efficiency modules for this groundbreaking project. Built to perform under dynamic environmental conditions, these modules offer superior durability, low degradation rates, and excellent bifaciality, making them ideally suited for floating installations exposed to high humidity, temperature shifts, and reflectivity from the water surface. Featuring industry-leading anti-PID and low degradation performance, DAS Solar's products are optimized to maximize output across the system's 25+ year lifetime.

At the heart of the system is the DAS Floating solution, a tailored application package designed for lakes, reservoirs, quarry basins, and water-filled subsidence zones. The solution integrates advanced module design, optimized electrical layouts, and reliable buoyant structures to ensure easy deployment, low maintenance, and excellent energy yield. Coupled with DAS Solar's technical expertise and on-site engineering support, the floating solution empowers developers to unlock new solar capacity without competing for arable land.

Floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems are increasingly recognized as a key solution in land-constrained markets, particularly in regions like northern France where traditional ground-mounted systems face geographic and regulatory limitations. According to recent research by SolarPower Europe, the continent's FPV potential could exceed 20 GW by 2030, yet many regions remain underdeveloped due to technical and economic challenges. As one of the few large-scale FPV projects to reach completion, this 127-hectare solar array signals a turning point for the wider adoption of water-based renewables in Europe.

The successful implementation of this French floating solar project highlights DAS Solar's growing footprint across Europe and reinforces the company's ability to deliver complex, large-scale renewable solutions across diverse environments. As countries ramp up their decarbonization efforts, DAS Solar remains committed to supporting clients and governments in realizing scalable, bankable, and environmentally conscious energy infrastructure.

DAS Solar is honored to contribute to a flagship project that highlights the versatility of solar power and reinforces its role in decarbonizing Europe's energy system. As the region increasingly embraces floating PV to complement its renewable mix, DAS Solar remains committed to delivering high-efficiency and all-scenario solutions for diverse applications across Europe and beyond.