The company successfully completes the launch of its first offshore floating solar platform, PV-bos
Vigo, 27 May 2026 — BlueNewables has successfully completed the launch of “Paiporta”, the first platform of its PV-bos marine floating solar technology — PhotoVoltaic-BlueNewables Offshore Solutions — marking a key milestone in the technology roadmap of the Canary Islands-based company.
The platform has been named “Paiporta” in tribute to the victims of the DANA storm that severely affected the Valencian Community, and especially the Valencian municipality that became one of the symbols of the tragedy.
The operation took place last Monday, 18 May, at the facilities of the Vigo-based shipyard San Enrique. It involved a complex tandem lifting manoeuvre using the shipyard’s emblematic cranes, which enabled the platform to be safely launched into the water.
Over the coming weeks, commissioning and final preparation work on the platform will be completed before it is towed from Vigo to Valencia, where it will be installed at its final site to continue the operational validation of the technology in open sea conditions.
As Bernardino Couñago, co-founder and CEO of the company, explained:
“This is a very important milestone in the roadmap of our technology. The launch of the ‘Paiporta’ platform places BlueNewables among the world leaders in the marine floating solar sector and demonstrates the industrial and technological capabilities that exist in Galicia and Spain to lead innovative energy solutions internationally.”
Couñago also expressed his gratitude:
“We would especially like to thank all the workers and subcontractors at the shipyard for their effort and professionalism, which have made it possible to complete this project, as well as the BlueNewables team, which has been working intensively on the development of the project for more than two years.”
On behalf of San Enrique Shipyard, José Luis Torres, General Manager of Astillero San Enrique, stated:
“The launch of the PV-bos represents a milestone of enormous significance both for Astillero San Enrique and for the maritime and energy industries as a whole. We are especially proud to have participated in the development and construction of a technological solution set to transform the use of solar energy in marine environments, making a decisive contribution to the advancement of renewable energies on a global scale.
As a Spanish company with a long industrial and shipbuilding tradition, the successful completion of a project of this technical complexity and innovative nature demonstrates the capacity of our sector to lead cutting-edge developments and compete at the highest international level. The PV-bos is the result of the talent, experience and commitment of an extraordinary team that has succeeded in turning a pioneering concept into a tangible reality.
For Astillero San Enrique, this project also has fundamental strategic value. It strengthens our positioning in new markets linked to the energy transition, expands our capabilities in the construction of advanced offshore structures and consolidates our commitment to innovation as a driver of growth. We are convinced that initiatives such as this will shape the future of the industry, and we are proud to be part of that change.”
The PV-bos technology developed by BlueNewables is designed to enable the deployment of floating solar plants in offshore environments and port areas, offering an innovative solution to accelerate the energy transition and complement the development of floating offshore wind, sustainable electric mobility and other segments with which it can be easily hybridised.
The launch of “Paiporta” represents one of the most significant steps achieved to date by the company within its strategy for the industrialisation and commercial validation of offshore renewable solutions.
For the execution of this project, BlueNewables has received and continues to receive institutional support from various organisations, including IDAE, through the RENMARINAS programme, as well as close collaboration with SOERMAR and Astilleros San Enrique.
