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Valenciaport’s solar plants operate at full capacity

Valenciaport’s solar power generation facilities have been operating at full capacity during the summer months.

Since their launch earlier this year and up until July, they have not only surpassed the initial production forecasts but also helped reduce CO2 emissions by 106.78 tonnes.

Currently, Valenciaport has two fully operational photovoltaic plants: one at the Port of Valencia and another at the Port of Gandia. A third installation is set to come online in Valencia before the end of the year. These projects are part of the Port Authority of Valencia’s (PAV) decarbonization strategy, which aims to achieve zero emissions in the coming years.

From May to July, the number of sunlight hours in the province of Valencia exceeded the average, contributing to higher-than-expected photovoltaic energy production. As of July, the solar panels at the Príncipe Felipe Dock produced 1,446.88 MWh, 121% more than anticipated.

The Príncipe Felipe Dock facility, located between the COSCO terminal and the Yacht Club on the breakwater, features 2,990 panels with a total capacity of 1,375.4 Wp, and can generate 2,296 MWh annually. It began operating at full capacity in January 2024 after a test phase in December.

A second solar park, located on the roof of the Valencia Terminal Europa (VTE) vehicle silo/warehouse, is nearing completion, with 90% of the work finished. This plant is expected to cover one-fifth of the port area’s energy needs. It will be ready for test electricity generation by late 2024, with a total of 10,620 installed panels generating 8,385 MWh/year from a 5,787.90 Wp power capacity.

Meanwhile, the Gandia plant has produced 125% more energy than expected since January 18, thanks to additional sunlight hours. This facility, consisting of 1,620 panels with a total capacity of 745.20 Wp, can generate 1,006 MWh annually. Located on the 4,500-square-meter roof of shed 4, it is equipped with energy storage systems.

All three solar plants are financed through the European Union’s Next Generation funds and Spain’s Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan.





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