Port of Rotterdam Authority Tests Successful Mobile Shore Power Solution for Sea-Going Vessels

Port of Rotterdam Authority Tests Successful Mobile Shore Power Solution for Sea-Going Vessels

(IN BRIEF) In a recent pilot project at the Steinweg Beatrix Terminal, the Port of Rotterdam Authority successfully tested moveable shore power battery containers, connecting them to vessels from the Cargow shipping company. The project, conducted in collaboration with Zero Emission Services, showcased a mobile shore power solution that could become an alternative for locations without access to a fixed grid connection.

This pilot builds on earlier trials from late 2019 and early 2020 at Parkkade, but with a focus on vessels requiring greater energy demand, such as those operated by Cargow. Additionally, this test was conducted at a fully operational terminal, rather than a public dock, providing a more realistic assessment of the concept’s feasibility in a busy port environment.

The mobile battery containers, developed by Zero Emission Services, have already been used in inland vessel electrification projects. This pilot represents a potential new revenue model for the company by extending their technology to sea-going vessels. The collaboration also provided an opportunity for market parties to demonstrate the integration of different technological systems, both onshore and onboard the ships, while also optimizing the logistics of the moveable shore power setup.

The pilot demonstrated that shore power provided by mobile battery containers is technically viable. However, the cost of this mobile solution remains higher compared to traditional fixed shore power connections. As a result, this technology is likely to be used in areas where fixed grid connections are unavailable or impractical due to grid congestion.

The initiative received partial funding from the Nationaal Samenwerkingsprogramma Luchtkwaliteit (National Air Quality Cooperation Programme), aimed at improving air quality, particularly in urban regions.

The Port of Rotterdam Authority, together with the Municipality of Rotterdam, is now exploring broader applications for mobile shore power technology. They are focusing on locations where flexibility is key, and fixed power connections may not be feasible.

(PRESS RELEASE) ROTTERDAM, 2-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — In a recent pilot project at the Steinweg Beatrix Terminal, the Port of Rotterdam Authority successfully tested moveable shore power battery containers, connecting them to vessels from the Cargow shipping company. The project, conducted in collaboration with Zero Emission Services, showcased a mobile shore power solution that could become an alternative for locations without access to a fixed grid connection.

This pilot builds on earlier trials from late 2019 and early 2020 at Parkkade, but with a focus on vessels requiring greater energy demand, such as those operated by Cargow. Additionally, this test was conducted at a fully operational terminal, rather than a public dock, providing a more realistic assessment of the concept’s feasibility in a busy port environment.

The mobile battery containers, developed by Zero Emission Services, have already been used in inland vessel electrification projects. This pilot represents a potential new revenue model for the company by extending their technology to sea-going vessels. The collaboration also provided an opportunity for market parties to demonstrate the integration of different technological systems, both onshore and onboard the ships, while also optimizing the logistics of the moveable shore power setup.

The pilot demonstrated that shore power provided by mobile battery containers is technically viable. However, the cost of this mobile solution remains higher compared to traditional fixed shore power connections. As a result, this technology is likely to be used in areas where fixed grid connections are unavailable or impractical due to grid congestion.

The initiative received partial funding from the Nationaal Samenwerkingsprogramma Luchtkwaliteit (National Air Quality Cooperation Programme), aimed at improving air quality, particularly in urban regions.

The Port of Rotterdam Authority, together with the Municipality of Rotterdam, is now exploring broader applications for mobile shore power technology. They are focusing on locations where flexibility is key, and fixed power connections may not be feasible.

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