Solar power for ports

In-Depth 1 Feb 2021 by WCN Editorial

Ports around the world are taking advantage of roof space on terminal buildings and warehouses to install solar panels. In Stockholm Norvik Port, a large warehouse roof will be almost entirely covered with solar cells covering 3,500 m2 , enough to provide 570 MWh per year, once fully operational in 2022.

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The turnkey contractor for the project is Idola Solkraft, which is installing a total of 1,620 panels, with a maximum output of 600 kW.

Ports of Stockholm Ltd already has five solar cell system facilities operating. The first and largest of these went live in 2013 and is on the roof of a building at Frihamnen in the city centre.

In the UK, Portsmouth City Council has selected Custom Solar to install a total of 1,670 solar panels on the roofs of various buildings in the port, along with a large battery and solar canopies. When complete, the power produced by the 1,670 solar panels will contribute around 30% of the site’s power, it is stated. Peak power is 750 kW. The canopies can shade vehicles waiting to board ferries and they provide the infrastructure to support EV charge points.

The 1 MW battery will work in conjunction with a forthcoming battery storage pilot, to supply power to the national grid and to store power during lower pricing periods. When complete, it is estimated that 98% of the energy consumed by the port will come from solar and battery power, combined.

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This complete item is approximately 220 words in length, and appeared in the February 2021 issue of WorldCargo News, on page 16. To access this issue download the PDF here