A New Sun to Sea Ecosystem for Clean Water Mobility
March 11, 2026 — Ocean Sun is pleased to highlight the newly announced partnership between Canopy Power and Candela, which brings together electric hydrofoil vessels, renewable microgrids, and floating solar charging systems powered by Ocean Sun’s patented floating PV technology. This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of clean, cost‑efficient water mobility across island destinations and coastal communities.
Reliance on diesel generators and conventional vessels remains a major cost and emissions challenge for island resorts and remote communities. By directly linking renewable energy generation to vessel charging, this partnership offers a complete sun‑to‑sea ecosystem that replaces diesel with clean, fast‑charging electric transport.
A Fully Integrated Zero Emission Transport Solution
Under the agreement, Canopy Power will deploy floating charging stations powered by Ocean Sun’s floating solar platform, where solar modules are mounted on hydro‑elastic membranes for high efficiency and stability. This electricity is stored in on‑site batteries and used to fast‑charge Candela’s P‑12 electric hydrofoil ferries, which use 80% less energy than traditional hulls thanks to their hydrofoil design.
The result is a seamless, fossil‑free system in which solar energy is harvested on the water’s surface and transferred directly to high‑performance electric vessels — eliminating fuel imports, reducing noise and emissions, and providing a premium experience for resort guests and coastal users.
Sustainability That Strengthens the Bottom Line
The partnership is driven by the shared belief that sustainability and profitability reinforce one another. Diesel fuel is often the largest operating expense for island resorts. By shifting to on‑site renewable energy and ultra‑efficient electric vessels, operators can lower OPEX significantly while decarbonizing long‑range marine transport.
Candela’s APAC Regional CEO, Bjorn Antonsson, noted that this ecosystem “turns sunlight into silent, luxurious high‑speed transport that pays for itself through fuel savings.”
Ocean Sun’s Contribution: The Floating Solar Foundation
Ocean Sun’s role is to supply the floating solar technology that underpins the charging system. Our patented membrane‑based design delivers strong performance, low material cost, and a clean visual profile, making it ideally suited for resort lagoons, sheltered waters, and coastal microgrid applications.
With an established presence in Singapore and ongoing projects across the region, Ocean Sun views this partnership as a natural step toward enabling renewable maritime mobility at scale.
Engaging Resorts, Policymakers, and Coastal Communities
Canopy Power and Candela will work together to engage regional authorities, island operators, and policymakers to showcase real‑world use cases. The solution is designed not only to reduce emissions but also to protect fragile marine ecosystems by removing diesel pollution, vibration, and noise.
The goal is to demonstrate that clean energy and clean transport can be implemented together — creating a premium guest experience while improving the long‑term resilience of coastal infrastructure.
About Candela
Candela is a Swedish technology company dedicated to speeding up the transition to fossil fuel-free lakes and oceans. The company uses computer-guided hydrofoils to lift hulls above the water, reducing friction and energy consumption by 80% compared to traditional vessels.
About Canopy Power
Canopy Power is a Singaporean renewable energy engineering company specialized in microgrids for remote businesses and communities. With a focus on floating solar and battery storage, Canopy Power enables clients to reduce fuel costs and environmental impact by generating clean energy on-site.
