Fundación Valenciaport installs walkable solar panels in the Port of Valencia

This is a pilot test within the European RENEWPORT project, which promotes energy transition and renewable energy generation in Mediterranean ports

Valencia, 19 November 2025.- Fundación Valenciaport has launched an innovative pilot project in the Port of Valencia involving the installation of solar panels that can be walked on and used as part of the pavement. This initiative is part of the European RENEWPORT project, which focuses on promoting the energy transition of Mediterranean ports.

The aim of this trial is to demonstrate that this type of photovoltaic panel, integrated directly into walkways, can generate clean energy without taking up additional space. A total of 26 walkable solar panels have been installed, covering an area of around 30 m² and with an installed capacity of 5.2 kWp.

The panels, measuring 1 meter by 1 meter and 34 millimeters thick, have been installed on the sidewalk leading to the main parking lot of the Port Authority of Valencia (APV). They are completely safe for pedestrian use: they comply with UNE anti-slip regulations and are designed to withstand continuous foot traffic. Each unit has a peak power of 200 W, with a voltage of 47 V and a current of 5.8 A.

The energy produced will be channeled through a 10 kW Huawei inverter, which will supply electricity to nearby APV buildings, mainly for lighting and air conditioning.

This installation represents a step forward from a first prototype developed in 2021, located on the north dock of the Port of Valencia, which had a lower power output (1 kWp) and a surface area of 6 m².

Based on this pilot, the results obtained in terms of energy production and equipment maintenance will be analyzed. In addition, a study will be carried out to determine the development potential of this technology in the Port of Valencia, analyzing the options for integration and connection to the existing network in the port and conducting an economic and environmental assessment.

RENEWPORT project

RENEWPORT is a European project co-funded by the European Commission’s Interreg EURO-MED program. Its goal is to accelerate the energy transition of Mediterranean ports, making them more sustainable and capable of producing and managing their own renewable energy.

Coordinated by the Port Network Authority of the Eastern Adriatic (Italy), the project involves the participation of the Port Authority of Valencia and Fundación Valenciaport. Its mission is to harness the untapped potential of renewable energy in the port environment, thereby helping to reduce polluting emissions and combat climate change.

In addition to leading this pilot test of walkable solar panels, Fundación Valenciaport recently developed the Renewable Energy Toolkit, a free online tool launched last July. This platform helps Mediterranean ports identify which renewable energy source best suits their present and future needs.