The three-day event, organised by the Port Olímpic and the Asociación Nacional de Barcos Eléctricos (ANBE), included lectures, roundtables and an exhibition area with the latest in sustainable sailing
The Barcelona Electric Marine Show will be back at the Port Olímpic in the spring of 2026 with the goal of advancing towards carbon-free and environmentally friendly sailing
The Barcelona Electric Marine Show closed out its second edition firmly established as a leading event in the sustainable sailing sector at a national level and announced a new edition for spring 2026. The event, organised by the Port Olímpic and the Asociación Nacional de Barcos Eléctricos (ANBE), was held at the Moll de Mestral wharf in the Port Olímpic from 3 to 5 April.
Over the three days, 20 leading companies in this sector displayed the latest in zero-emissions maritime mobility and shared knowledge, experiences and future challenges at the Espai Mestral in the Port Olímpic, which has become the forum for this sector. In all, 800 professionals from the nautical and electromobility sphere attended the lectures and roundtables scheduled on Thursday and Friday.
The exhibition area brought together a notable representation of leading companies at an international level, such as TEMO France, ePropulsion and Water World, specialising in latest-generation electric propulsion systems. Also participating were innovative companies at a national level such as Dhamma Blue, with the first hydrogen-powered electric boat; V2 Group, with a 3D-printed electric catamaran, and Vega Chargers, with outstanding new developments in boat-recharging systems.
The Barcelona Electric Marine Show also featured pioneering initiatives from groups such as Abervian, Domini Ambiental and Sundock, which presented a floating recharging platform, and GPA Innova, with the first recharging buoy for electric boats. Other notable exhibitors included Uramotzu, Electric Inside Boats, Medvolt Marina and Lasai, companies firmly backing 100% sustainable boats, with zero-emissions propulsion systems and clearly geared towards responsible sailing.
The announcement of a new edition of the Barcelona Electric Marine Show in 2026 reaffirms the commitment of the Port Olímpic and the ANBE to the de-carbonisation of sailing. For the Port Olímpic director Olga Cerezo, “the success of this pioneering event once again highlights Port Olímpic’s backing for sustainability and is also an example of how the public and the private sectors can tackle urgent challenges such as climate change”.
For her part, the manager of the ANBE, Marilena Estarella, acknowledged “Port Olímpic’s commitment and collaboration on sustainability”, affirming that “we’re lucky to have a strategic ally such as this to keep promoting a carbon-free maritime future and more sustainable ports”.
A leading port in sustainability, anticipating the effects of climate change
Energy efficiency, renewable self-consumption, circularity and the promotion of biodiversity have all been key elements in the transformation of the Port Olímpic, which was led by Barcelona de Serveis Municipals (BSM) on behalf of Barcelona City Council.
Since its inauguration in summer 2024, the Port Olímpic has featured a large photovoltaic pergola measuring 3,560 m2 that guarantees self-sufficiency across the entire port and, in a second phase, will supply energy to other nearby BSM facilities.
The Port Olímpic also makes use of sea water for air-conditioning systems and has installed two Endolla Barcelona ultra-fast charging points for electric boats – the first in the country to be powered by photovoltaic energy generated on site. The Port also has projects in progress to boost marine biodiversity in nearby waters.
It’s design also considers the impacts of climate change, such as storms and rising sea levels. The Sea Wall has been reinforced to guard against possible overtopping, and work is currently underway to replace the concrete pontoons with floating ones.
ANBE, the association promoting sustainable sailing
The Asociación Nacional de Barcos Eléctricos (ANBE) was set up to drive the decarbonisation of sailing and raise public awareness of the benefits of electric sailing and sustainable boating in general.
The association currently has 62 members, between ports, shipyards, boat and equipment suppliers, companies in the recreational sailing sector, battery and motor manufacturers, and sailing schools.
