A unique installation in the heart of Barcelona’s port

Project led by: BCN Sail Team

Type of solution:

A fully autonomous photovoltaic installation built on a pergola-type structure between two 40-foot High Cube shipping containers, using bifacial modules and a lithium battery system. The installation is part of the team’s base camp at the Race Village.

Technical data:

⚡ 42 kWp of installed capacity
🔋 100 bifacial modules mounted on a lattice structure
🏗️ Pergola on shipping containers, optimized to capture radiation on both sides of the modules
🔌 Victron DC coupling system with SCIO batteries
🚰 Autonomous seawater desalination and purification system, including greywater management

Tasks carried out by Azimut 360:

• Execution of the metallic lattice structure for the solar pergola
  • Complete installation and mechanical integration of the PV field
  • Technical collaboration with the company in charge of the electrical and hybrid systems at the base camp
  • Support during commissioning and system optimization

Added value:

This is a highly technical, visible, and innovative project that combines renewable energy generation, energy storage, and water management in a modular and temporary space. The setup functions as a compact energy production and management hub in a limited and high-demand environment.

Challenges:

The project is part of a large-scale event that has sparked social debate in the city. Internally, it is necessary to evaluate the communication strategy regarding its visibility, as the installation—despite its technical significance—does not fully align with the cooperative’s values.

Results:

The installation enables the sailing team to operate with a fully autonomous, efficient, and sustainable energy and water system, integrated within a compact logistical space. A clear demonstration of how renewable energy can intelligently and flexibly meet the needs of temporary infrastructures.