Floating Solar Technology Comparison
With AccuSolar, you’re choosing superior quality and durability for your floating solar system. Our distinct U.S. manufacturing process produces large, stable floats that distribute buoyancy evenly, creating a strong, and versatile platform. Evaluate the pros and cons of the leading floating solar technologies to determine the best fit for your project.
| Feature | AccuSolar | Legacy Plastic Cube Systems |
| Stability & Buoyancy | Large marine-grade aluminum frames with foam-filled floats, engineered to be unsinkable. | Small air-filled molded plastic, prone to water penetration if punctured or defective. |
| Versatility | Solid, balanced floats support third-party equipment, including fixed-tilt/tracking racking and combiner boxes. | Proprietary molded designs require specific pieces; minimal field adjustment or customization possible. |
| Logistics | Minimal land area required for staging eliminates the need for full launch ramps or large float yards. | Extensive onshore setup required for piece-by-piece mat assembly and float handling. |
| Installation Efficiency | 50% lower labor time/cost. Fewer connection points and stable, walk-on frames allow for faster, safer assembly. | High volume of individual units requires significantly more connection points and labor hours. |
| Worker Safety | Built-in walkways provide a stable platform, installers report higher confidence and better balance. | Excessive movement on small floats makes balancing difficult, additional walkway floats must be purchased. |
| Durability & Maintenance | Stainless steel bolting with rubber bushings, fewer components allow for easy inspection and controlled movement. | Plastic pins and clips at high-count locations create numerous failure points that require frequent inspection. |
| Anchoring | Optimized structural load distribution requires fewer anchoring points, reducing total project costs. | High quantity of anchoring points needed to stabilize the fragmented plastic float array. |
The AccuSolar Advantage
25-year Warranty: Includes coverage of labor for float replacement if any ever sink due to a manufacturing defect.
20 years of Marine Experience: Over 8,000 floating projects installed worldwide.
U.S. Owned and Operated: Manufactured in Florida using U.S. sourced materials.
Installation of an AccuSolar floating solar system at a municipal project site in Florida.
