Gravity Anchors for Floating Solar
Gravity Anchors for Floating Solar
Sun. Sea. A Powerful Combination.
Floating photovoltaic systems are a rapidly growing avenue for power generation offshore and on inland water bodies.
Floating solar plants avoid land-use conflicts, increase solar panel efficiency, and can even conserve water. But anchoring these systems in vast bodies of water poses some challenges. Traditional gravity or dead-weight anchors, while simple in concept, come with their own set of drawbacks in terms of weight, material usage and shipping logistics.
Introducing: 3DCP Anchors for Floating Solar
Sperra has pioneered a groundbreaking solution to the weighty challenges of anchoring these systems: 3D Concrete Printed (3DCP) Gravity Anchors. Our patented approach meets the unique demands of solar installations on water, offering unparalleled advantages.
Increased Efficiency
Engineered with precision, Sperra Gravity Anchors have a streamlined design that increases efficiency while minimizing material usage. Our approach ensures robust anchoring performance without unnecessary bulk, driving cost savings over the life of the project.
Creating Local Jobs
Sperra Gravity Anchors are produced onsite or near sites with local labor and can be filled with commonly available materials, replacing up to 65% of the concrete typically used in anchor construction.
Increased Marine Biodiversity
Our Gravity Anchors foster marine biodiversity, using bio-supportive materials, textures and geometries. Elements are specifically designed to promote the health of local marine ecosystems and the productivity of fisheries.
Turnkey Solution
Sperra Gravity Anchors offer a convenient installation solution for floating solar projects on large bodies of water, offshore or inland. Clients can seamlessly incorporate our anchors into their systems, saving time, resources and labor costs.
For more information on Sperra Gravity Anchor solutions for floating solar, please get in touch.