# Valencia Port Tests Floating Solar

The Port of Valencia has begun testing a 1-MW offshore floating solar demonstrator led by BlueNewables with support from Naturgy. The two-year project is not a published procurement or contract award, but its operational, maintenance, and cost data could inform future renewable-energy deployments at ports and along coastlines.

- The demonstration may generate evidence that port authorities and project teams can use when evaluating the feasibility and lifecycle costs of offshore floating solar installations.
- Engineering, installation, operations, and maintenance contractors can use the project’s results to prepare for potential follow-on feasibility studies and deployment work; no solicitation or award is identified in the signal.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Vendors
- BlueNewables (Demonstration lead)
- Naturgy (Project supporter)

### Sources
- [Spain's first offshore floating solar demonstrator begins testing at Valencia Port — DataPortuaria](https://dataportuaria.com/en/espa%C3%B1a/environment-and-energy/spain-s-first-offshore-floating-solar-demonstrator-begins-testing-at-valencia-port-355dba) - dataportuaria.com