Developed in cooperation with the Swiss startup FlowGen, the project aims to explore cost-effective and practical solutions for sustainable electricity generation at ports. The system features two small wind turbines mounted on a standard container, along with photovoltaic panels, battery storage, and charging infrastructure. The rotor blades and masts are made of lightweight and durable composite materials.
According to Thomas Tröster, Team Leader for Electrical Engineering at Niedersachsen Ports (NPorts) in Emden, the goal is to implement efficient and profitable renewable energy technologies. His team, including Jens Kampen, has been working on the Renewable Energy Development and Intelligent Implementation in Ports (REDIIPorts) project from the outset, focusing on sustainable power generation for port operations.
The newly installed system is designed to generate over 45,000 kWh of electricity annually, providing power for the port's main gate, adjacent facilities, and parking area. Any surplus energy is fed into the local grid. Kampen noted that the system’s initial performance has exceeded expectations.
Holger Banik, Managing Director of Niedersachsen Ports and JadeWeserPort Realisierungs, emphasized the importance of testing scalable renewable energy solutions to reduce emissions and increase green electricity production in ports. He highlighted that the Port of Emden’s strong wind conditions make it a suitable location for such initiatives.
NPorts continues to explore innovative solutions to enhance sustainability in port operations, integrating both large-scale and small-format renewable energy technologies.