Floating PV (FPV) grew 68% in 2025 driven by land constraints in Asia and Europe. China supplies 90% of HDPE floats and modules; typical CapEx runs $0.98-1.24/W FOB for a full turnkey kit.
HDPE float FOB
$0.11/W
20-yr UV grade
Turnkey FPV FOB
$0.98–1.24/W
excl. install
Yield uplift
5–11%
vs land-mounted
Top float suppliers
- Sungrow Floating (largest global market share)
- Ciel & Terre China
- Hebei Uniten
- Guangdong Genyth
Frequently asked questions
QDoes FPV need special modules?
Yes — anti-PID and enhanced backsheet moisture resistance are required. Longi Hi-MO X10-FPV and Jinko Marine variants are qualified.
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