Official Energy Partner
The wind drives us towards a more sustainable future
We are the official energy partner of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, held in Barcelona, Spain.
This partnership reflects a firm commitment to sustainability, innovation and excellence by both ACCIONA Energía and the America’s Cup Event. Together, we seek to foster responsible practices and innovative solutions to create a cleaner, more sustainable future.
As part of this strategic collaboration, we are sponsoring 'Chase Zero', the official support boat of the competition which, for the first time in its history, will be powered by green hydrogen, a milestone for the maritime sector that sets the course for the decarbonization of industry and transport.
In addition to our innovative pavilion, we have installed self-consumption solar panels on our pavilion, along with panels on the roof of the Offical Hospitality Center and the AV37 Club. We also have panels installed at the base of the Emirates Team New Zealand.
The pavilion
An oasis of sustainability in the heart of Barcelona
Our America’s Cup pavilion features a fascinating, avant-garde design, inspired by the movement of the wind, the circularity of its materials and the use of clean and sustainable energy. With this infrastructure we want to go beyond sustainability. We seek to reflect the positive impact that our company generates through renewable energies.
Movement
The design of the pavilion’s exterior emulates the waves of the wind, symbolizing our drive towards a more sustainable future. We have installed wooden poles on the roof that resemble anemometers, devices used to measure wind speed and direction.
Circularity
The blades that decorate our stand have almost 30 years’ history. They come from El Cabrito, the oldest wind farm in Cádiz, Spain, built in 1995. This facility provided clean energy to more than 500,000 homes for 24 years. Also, 50% of the pavilion’s wood is reused and, after the event, the new pieces will be given a second life.
Positive impact on the planet
Our pavilion is committed to clean energy and energy efficiency, with photovoltaic panels installed on the roof and a passive cooling system that uses natural resources to acclimatize the pavilion without electricity. In addition, the wood used is bio-based and decarbonizing.
Augmented reality
An experience for everyone
We invite you to experience the world's oldest sporting competition up close with an immersive experience of augmented reality and spatial computing. By putting on our glasses, you will be able to navigate the waters of Barcelona in the fastest boats of the tournament and discover how we are transforming the planet with renewable energy.
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