SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 1, 2026Interesting Engineering

Spain launches floating solar platform that uses the sea to improve power output

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Spanish company BlueNewables launched its first offshore floating solar platform, named Paiporta, in Vigo on May 18, 2025. The platform will soon be towed to Valencia for open-sea testing. The technology targets underused marine areas, bypassing land competition, and could pair with offshore wind farms to maximize clean energy output.

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