Valenciaport is moving forward with the installation of vertical solar panels on the breakwater of the northern expansion of the Port of Valencia, an initiative that is part of the European project RENEWPORT – Harnessing RENEWable energy potential for the clean energy transition of MED PORTS. This initiative aims to promote the clean energy transition of Mediterranean ports.

The contract has been awarded to Pavener Servicios Energéticos S.L. for a total of 169,314.55 euros, and the installation is expected to be completed and operational by September 2026. The work includes the installation of solar panels and the placement of the project’s official signage, in accordance with the communication requirements established for projects co-financed by the European Union.

This project began in January 2024 and is 80% co-financed by the European Unionthrough the INTERREG EURO-MED program, under the Greener MED initiative. Its aim 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 energy.

Renewable Energy in a Real-World Port Environment

The installation of this vertical solar plant marks a new step in Valenciaport’s strategy to move toward a more sustainable, efficient, and carbon-free port model. Through projects such as RENEWPORT, the Port Authority of Valencia (APV) is strengthening its role as a demonstration site for clean technologies, capable of generating useful knowledge and replicable solutions for other ports in the Mediterranean and across Europe.

The project aims not only to implement new sources of renewable energy but also to assess their technical, economic, and environmental viability in real-world port infrastructure. In this way, RENEWPORT helps transform ports into more sustainable and resilient energy hubs, in line with European goals for the energy transition, the fight against climate change, and the circular economy.

Collaboration to accelerate decarbonization

In addition to installing renewable energy solutions, RENEWPORT promotes knowledge transfer and collaboration among port authorities, operators, energy companies, research centres, and other stakeholders in the port ecosystem. This cooperation is key to accelerating the decarbonization of the maritime-port sector and ensuring that the solutions developed can be adapted and implemented in other locations. With milestones such as the installation of these vertical solar panels, Valenciaport continues to make progress in identifying innovative solutions and demonstrating clean technologies in a real-world operational setting. This initiative reinforces the APV’s commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and the gradual reduction of its facilities’ carbon footprint.