The Port of Valencia is deploying solar panels on breakwaters as part of the EU-funded Renewport project to advance renewable energy in Mediterranean ports. The pilot system aims to validate the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of large-scale vertical photovoltaics.
From pv magazine Spain
The Port of Valencia is currently installing vertical solar panels on its breakwaters under the umbrella of the European project Renewport – Harnessing RENEWable energy potential for clean energy transition of MED PORTs, which aims to support the clean energy transition of Mediterranean ports.
The contract for the project was awarded to Pavener Servicios Energéticos S.L. for €169,314.55 (around $195,000), with installation expected to be completed and operational by September 2026. The work includes the installation of the solar panels and the placement of the project’s official signage.
Launched in January 2024, the project is co-financed at 80% by the European Union through the Interreg Euro-MED programme under the Greener MED initiative. Its goal is to reduce the carbon footprint of Mediterranean ports by identifying, demonstrating, and validating innovative solutions based on renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal power. The project not only seeks to deploy new renewable energy systems but also to assess their technical, economic, and environmental feasibility in real port infrastructure.
