Port electricity commercial model (project pilot) : final report

The urgent need for achieving climate neutrality by 2050 demands a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from all modes of transportation, including maritime. To reach this climate ambition as well as the energy policy targets, the pivotal role of ports in electrification and transition to low-carbon and renewable energy vectors emerges as a significant avenue for decarbonization. While several European ports have initiated clean energy solutions, many still grapple with hurdles in their decarbonization journey. Challenges persist, ranging from securing funding for electrification and port infrastructure to delays in electricity grid capacity expansion and difficulties in defining viable business models. Hence, the study's primary objective is to offer pivotal insights and guidance to decarbonize European ports. The study aims to delineate economically viable energy business models, aligning with the European Union's policy frameworks and advancing the objectives of the European Green Deal and REPowerEU. Our specific goals encompass the analysis of feasible clean energy business models based on electrification or other low-carbon solutions. Additionally, we aim to evaluate the potential and requirements of ports concerning Offshore Renewable Energy Sources (ORES) and the implementation of the revised Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) regulation, ensuring our findings align with the European Union (EU)'s policy trajectory. The management summary encapsulates the key findings and insights derived from the project, focusing on several scope tasks critical to advancing clean energy transitions within European ports. These facets collectively contribute to a comprehensive overview intended to guide and inform policymakers, stakeholders, and port authorities in charting a sustainable, energy-efficient course for European ports in alignment with the EU's ambitious climate and energy objectives.