The Port of Bilbao is hosting a pilot of an innovative floating solar solution by Landatu Solar. The project tests a 12×12 metre modular system in real marine conditions to evaluate performance and inform future offshore applications.
Pilot Design and Technology
The floating system is moored in the Santurtzi dock and features a modular stretched membrane and mesh structure with an outer frame for buoyancy and rigidity. This design adapts to waves, wind, and corrosion while allowing simple, transportable components, potentially reducing installation times and logistical complexity.
Seamod Project Goals
This pilot is part of the Seamod project, aiming to develop modular floating PV solutions that can integrate with other marine renewable energy sources like offshore wind. The goal is to support the energy transition while reducing pressure on agricultural and developable land.
Funding and Support
Seamod is developed by Landatu Solar with backing from the Basque Government Hazitek 2024 programme, co-financed by the Basque Government Department of Economic Development, Sustainability and the Environment and the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
This pilot will generate insights on structural performance, anchoring systems, and scalability for future floating solar deployment in marine environments.
