THE Port of Valencia approves the second photovoltaic plant project to be located on the Valencia Terminal Europa, projecting 14 per cent of the port’s power to be solar, reports the American Journal of Transportation.
Fourteen per cent of the electrical energy consumed by the Port of Valencia will be generated self-sufficiently with the two solar plants installed within the port’s precincts.
The solar installation will occupy 27,700 m2 and generate 8,380 /year. This project will generate 11 per cent of the energy consumed and will be added to the plant already put out to tender.
‘Valenciaport’s commitment to the fight against climate change with projects underway to become an emission neutral port by 2030 and contribute to the environmental sustainability of our surroundings,’ said Valencia port president Aurelio Martinez.
The project is financed by the Next Generation funds of the EU and the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan of the Spanish Government.
This project is the second to be launched in the Valencian precinct, as the PAV also put out to tender the photovoltaic energy plant to be located on the Principe Felipe dock.
Mr Martinez thanked the Grimaldi Group for their ‘collaboration in this project and their commitment to promoting environmentally sustainable projects. The port community of Valenciaport is committed to the objectives of decarbonisation.’
