Impact of offshore floating solar on the marine environment : review

This literature review aims to identify the main impacts of offshore floating photovoltaic (OFPV) installations for the marine environment, with a focus on the southern North Sea. It discusses the impacts on hydrodynamic processes, suspended sediments and oxygen, primary producers, primary consumers, and higher trophic levels. In addition to the impacts on the natural system, the review also considers the impacts on other offshore users (offshore wind farms, aquaculture farms, sports and recreation as well as fisheries).