Port of spain solar container development site planning

What is the new solar installation in Valencia & Gandia?

This new installation is in addition to the start-up in January of two other solar plants in the ports of Valencia and Gandia’. The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has a 20 kV Medium Voltage network, which distributes electrical energy inside the Port of Valencia for its concessionaires, as well as for the APV’s own needs.

What is the new infrastructure of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV)?

The new infrastructure of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) is located above the vehicle silo and already generates renewable energy. The electricity obtained with its commissioning is added to that produced since January 2024 by the solar plant at Muelle Príncipe Felipe

Where will solar power be installed in Valencia?

In addition to the photovoltaic plant on the Club Náutico breakwater and on the Príncipe Felipe dock, another solar park will soon be added on the roof of the Valencia Terminal Europa vehicle warehouse. Between them, they will produce 22% of the electrical energy required by the site.

How much energy does the port of València use?

The sum of the energy obtained between the two solar parks represents 18% of the total electricity consumed by the Port of València in its daily operations. With a useful surface area of 35,000m², the plant consists of 10,530 photovoltaic modules with an installed power of 5,738.85 kWp and a production capacity of 8,380.00 MWh/year.

How will Spain's LNG terminal improve energy resilience?

Additionally, the terminal plans to enhance energy resilience by installing up to 2MVA of onsite solar panels in Spain, introducing a reefer container gangway to replace the use of diesel gensets, and electrifying small equipment like forklifts, EVs and more.

How many MWh will Valencian docks generate a year?

The new infrastructure, which began operating in a trial period in December, will generate 2,297 MWh/year, that is to say, 3.5% of the electrical energy consumed by the Valencian docks. Meanwhile, the solar park being built on the VTE silo will generate 18.5% of the electricity consumed by the Valencian docks