The first Aqua superPower marine fast charger has been installed at MDL’s Sant Carles Marina in Spain.
“Given the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, marinas, ports, and harbours are looking to incorporate sustainable technologies and practices into their operations to reduce pollution and mitigate their environmental impact,” says Nicolás González, general manager Sant Carles Marina. “We have always aimed to lead the way and our decision to be the first in Spain to join the Aqua superPower network is to become a leading destination for electric boats and the first charging hub along the Catalonian coast marine fast charging corridor.”
The port is adjacent to La Ràpita port within the Alfacs Bay and offers 1,150 moorings for boats ranging from 8 to 33 metres.
MDL’s Sant Carles Marina
“With this electric boat charger, another step is taken towards converting the port of La Ràpita into a Green port. Sant Carles Marina is the first nautical sports facility in Catalonia and the State that has an electric marine charger of 75 kW power to bring the arrival of ‘zero emissions’ boating,” says Isidre Gavin, president of Ports de la Generalitat.
Alex Bamberg, CEO of Aqua superPower says: “This installation is the realisation of Aqua superPower’s recent partnership with The Catalan Association of Tourist Marinas (ACPET). We are delighted to be working with MDL Sant Carles Marina as the first in Spain and Catalonia to join Aqua’s marine fast charge network. This also fits well into our partnership with MDL Marinas Group.”
“Access to charging that provides a reliable ‘plug & charge’ experience and offers features like charge point visibility, is essential for boat owners if they are to develop the confidence to transition to electric boats,” continues Bamberg. “We look forward to bringing clean electric boating to Sant Carles Marina and supporting the Port de la Rapita’s wider green ambitions.”
