The Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) and the Norwegian-based technology company Glint Solar have jointly developed a technology to assess wind and wave conditions at the location of floating photovoltaic arrays.

The technology is based on an algorithm that takes into account the geometry of the water surface and 40 years of wind data, and claims to be able to automatically calculate wave height and wind direction. "Given that high-quality data is very important in the early stages of floating solar projects, we are now able to help developers and consultants better understand the potential risks of waves in various locations," Kvelland further explained.