With the approach of Intersolar Europe 2026, one of the leading trade fairs in the global photovoltaic sector, to be held between June 23 and 25 in Munich, Germany, ARaymond announced that it will present Neluma, its new solution for floating solar power plants.
Developed for applications in freshwater lakes and reservoirs, the system was designed to meet the growing demand for photovoltaic projects on water, combining modularity, durability, and reduced environmental impact.
According to the manufacturer, the developed technology caters to different water body configurations through a modular structure, which allows adjusting both the arrangement and the quantity of photovoltaic modules.
Another distinguishing feature is the tilt of the panels, which can reach up to 15°, helping to optimize the capture of solar radiation according to the characteristics of each location.
The system utilizes floats made from marine-grade aluminum, a material chosen to increase corrosion resistance and extend the system's lifespan.
According to the company, the technology can operate in harsh conditions, withstanding temperatures between -40°C and 85°C, continuous winds of up to 160 km/h, gusts of up to 220 km/h and waves up to one meter high.
With this, the structure adopts a configuration similar to that of a catamaran and incorporates a stabilization system that seeks to increase the operational reliability of the projects over time.
Another feature is the platform's open design, which eliminates the need for peripheral plastic floats, promoting water circulation to reduce environmental impacts and contribute to the preservation of local aquatic fauna.
Local production and reduced logistics costs
Neluma also incorporates a decentralized manufacturing concept through the so-called MobileFactory, a mobile microfactory that allows for the production and assembly of components close to the installation site.
The solution aligns with an evolution of the mobile mini-factory strategy that already... It had been introduced to the market this year. by ARaymond for floating solar projects.
The current model seeks to reduce the need for transporting large structures, lower logistics costs, and reduce emissions associated with project implementation.
In this context, the approach facilitates the use of local labor and reduces dependence on multiple suppliers throughout the supply chain, with a process adaptable to the characteristics of each project and an estimated demand of approximately 500 man-hours per MWp installed.
The solution offers different anchoring options, including helical, deadweight, drag, and hybrid configurations, allowing adaptations to the specific characteristics of each reservoir.
To increase the stability of floating solar power plants and reduce the need for additional structures, the technology uses an intelligent mooring system based on underwater catenary, which promotes the absorption of mechanical stresses and a more efficient distribution of loads along the structure.
The project also incorporates robust and flexible connections, as well as optimized sizing that seeks to reduce material consumption and deployment costs.
According to the manufacturer, the proposed architecture reduces the number of anchor points, materials used, and maintenance interventions, contributing to a decrease in emissions associated with the installation and operation of the projects, as well as promoting a more sustainable approach to floating solar power generation projects.
The platform was developed to simplify operation and maintenance activities, offering easy access to photovoltaic modules and reducing the time required for field interventions.
As part of the system, Neluma uses ARaymond's mounting clips, integrated into the solution as a standard for mounting photovoltaic modules.
ARaymond will present the solution during Intersolar Europe 2026, which will be held from June 23 to 25 at Messe München in Munich, at booth A5.650 of the event.
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