Sole, Vento, Mare – Three renewables in marinas
In a world increasingly seeking sustainable solutions, Seares has launched a revolutionary initiative: the “Sun, Wind, Sea” project. This ambitious endeavor aims to harness three renewable energy sources—solar, wind, and wave motion—to generate power within marinas, thereby ensuring an ecological and innovative approach to maritime energy management.
By utilizing solar panels, a micro wind system, and the Seadamp FX, a mooring device that leverages wave motion, Seares has developed a system that, under optimal conditions, can simultaneously generate energy from all three sources. This solution not only reduces dependence on fossil fuels but also minimizes the environmental impact of ports.
Sole, Vento, Mare – Three renewables in marinas
In a world increasingly seeking sustainable solutions, Seares has launched a revolutionary initiative: the “Sun, Wind, Sea” project. This ambitious endeavor aims to harness three renewable energy sources—solar, wind, and wave motion—to generate power within marinas, thereby ensuring an ecological and innovative approach to maritime energy management.
By utilizing solar panels, a micro wind system, and the Seadamp FX, a mooring device that leverages wave motion, Seares has developed a system that, under optimal conditions, can simultaneously generate energy from all three sources. This solution not only reduces dependence on fossil fuels but also minimizes the environmental impact of ports.
The Porto di Marina di Pisa has been the stage for this transformation, becoming a model of how ports can actively contribute to environmental preservation. Here, the system was implemented with the installation of a Single Point Mooring—a small buoy stabilized by the Seadamp FX system, serving as a hub for integrating renewable energies. This installation not only ensures clean energy but also energy autonomy for port facilities such as technical premises or electric mobility charging stations.
The latest advancement in the project involved the installation of a load cell in the mooring line of the buoy to monitor the forces at play and gather essential data for the production of the final Seadamp FX, which will be installed by the end of the nautical season and tailored to the specific needs of the port. This step represents the penultimate phase of the project, bringing it closer to full realization.
“Tourist ports, nestled in the most scenic coastal areas, owe special protection to the environment due to their privileged location. As Italy strives to enhance its port system, it is essential that economic development progresses in tandem with environmental sustainability” says Michele Magri, marine biologist and Marine Operations Manager at Seares. He continues, “The ‘Sun, Wind, Sea’ project represents an innovative model in this context, renewing the perception of ports from degraded areas to vanguards of a new way of conceiving marine life, promoting a sustainable shift.”
The “Sun, Wind, Sea” project by Seares is more than just an initiative, it is a testament to the potential of renewable energies in maritime settings and a shining example of how innovation can go hand in hand with sustainability. Thanks to efforts like this, ports are not merely transit points but become bastions of environmental sustainability, demonstrating that it is possible to have a positive impact on our planet as we continue to navigate toward the future.
