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Is it time for energy hub port projects?

It is time to prepare and form relevant energy hub port projects under the European Union Green Deal initiative. The port as an energy hub is one of three legs of research into the sustainable port being pursued by RISE, together with the port as a transhipment hub and the port as information hub. About the authors

Will Port Louis be the preferred refuelling hub of the East African coast?

We’re looking forward to making Port Louis the preferred refuelling hub of the East African coast – and we’re definitely in it for the long haul,” says Peter Zachariassen, CEO of Bunker One.

What is a port energy management system?

It includes an energy management system for fulfilling different port users demands, such as onshore power for ships, and heating/cooling and electricity requirements of port facilities. The main findings can be summarized as follows.

Which energy storage system is best for maximizing port self-sufficiency?

High-capacity electricity storage systems are preferred for maximizing the port self-sufficiency. Optimal solutions for Layouts 1 and 2 require larger PV and sea wave energy systems compared to plant configurations with priorities to programmable power supply.

What does a port energy company need to do?

High on the agenda for the energy company is to secure capacity for delivering the electricity needed for a port’s operations and its visitors as well as the placement and ownership of energy storage. The information interface between the different subsystems needs to be defined and the business models must be worked out.

What are the optimization targets of a port energy system?

In the conducted analysis, optimization targets are the maximization of system self-consumption and self-sufficiency as well as the minimum simple payback period. The proposed system can effectively contribute to the decarbonization of the port energy demand and reduce harmful pollutant emissions.