Communication measures and general project management thematics have been presented by Port of Hamburg and Port of Skagen.
NICE, VIVES University of Applied Sciences and Metabolics presented their approach towards less waste and push circular economy, making use of living labs in Port of Egersund, Port of Skagen and Port of Zwolle.
The Port of Skagen and Port of Brussels presented their implementation strategies for shore power solutions. Generally being on the same thematic, the end-users and their demands differ a lot (marine- versus inland waterway shipping).
NPorts evaluates and tests small scale solutions for renewable energies in ports. Large-scale solutions make sense, but are not feasible everywhere, thus the question to answer is “how can small-scale solutions fill the gap”? Various of potential applications are being investigated and assessed, besides others:
- Small Windturbines
- Off-grid working pontoon
- Port water headpump
- Film PV/ flexible solar panels
Port of Zwolle is looking into the potential of inland waterway transport of concrete using bio diesel, instead of trucking. Furthermore, it is investigated to what extend hydrogen could be used as alternative fuel on shortsea shipping vessels on inland waterways.
The region of Bretagne together with BDI is investigating in the decarbonisation of the entire port sector, focusing on hydrogen production, storage and deployment. Ammonia could play a role as well in the future and is also on the list. On November 7th a meeting with port actors is planned to discus hyrogen applications in the port environment.
The entire meeting was framed by social- and study visit- activities, enriching project partners cooperation potentials and discussing on transferability of own results to other regions.
The study visit was organised by the Port of Moss and showcased the advanced electrification strategy of the port. Autonomous and electrified ferries have been developed and are tested currently. Further, charging and shore-power points are installed for both, landbased and sea-going modes of transport.
Port of Trelleborg provided an update on their analysis of future energy needs in portsand how to utilise alternative energy sources to green the transport- and supply chain as well as the port activities itself. A particular focus lies on cargo trucks. Their approach focuses on short-term solutions (2030), but also with the long-term 2050 and beyond strategy.
Greening of port operations is our aim! Stay tuned for first results which we will publish soon on this webpage.