Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources that are naturally replenished on a human timescale. It includes sources such as solar, wind, hydro and geothermal. For ports, this includes the installation of solar and wind on- and offshore) projects to produce their own energy. This will help meets the European Union’s targets in its Renewable Energy Directive. Solar energy plays a key role in the clean energy transition. It will contribute to reaching the objectives of the REPowerEU plan and reduce the EU’s dependence on fossil fuels.
Green hydrogen in the Suez Canal Economic Zone
Suez, Egypt (PortSEurope) September 19, 2023 – Green hydrogen production plants and facilities will be built in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) by...
The future of port decarbonisation: Green hydrogen
Munich, Germany (PortSEurope) September 18, 2023 – New research by Roland Berger predicts green hydrogen will decarbonize ports and their neighbouring...
Alpiq, San Marco Petroli, Sinloc announce H2 Laguna in Venice
Venice, Italy (PortSEurope) September 11, 2023 – Alpiq, San Marco Petroli and Sinloc have announced a project to develop a renewable hydrogen ecosystem,...
Port of Granadilla handles wind turbines
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain (PortSEurope) September 5, 2023 – The port of Granadilla has welcomed the general cargo ship “BBC...
Malta identifies zones for offshore wind development
Valletta, Malta (PortSEurope) September 1, 2023 – The Maltese government has identified six potential zones outside its 12-mile territorial waters for...
Endesa Energía wins Valenciaport tender
València, Spain (PortSEurope) August 14, 2023 – Endesa Energía has won the tender to cover 100% of the energy needs of the Valencia Port Authority...
DemoSATH achieves key project milestone with offshore installation
Bilbao, Spain (PortSEurope) August 14, 2023 – The DemoSATH project has achieved a milestone with the successful installation of a 2MW innovative floating...
Ports have a role to play in renewable energy in Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal (PortSEurope) July 13, 2023 – A working group for the planning and operation of power generation centres based on renewable energy...
Ports of A Coruña and Aveiro discuss wind energy cooperation
A Coruña, Spain (PortSEurope) July 13, 2023 – The Ports of A Coruña and Aveiro, Portugal, have held discussions about joint strategic development...
Port of Cádiz tenders a third solar plant
Cádiz, Spain (PortSEurope) July 7, 2023 – The Bay of Cádiz Port Authority (APBC) tendered the installation of a solar (photovoltaic) plant to generate...
EU Commissioner Kadri Simson visits Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Antwerp, Belgium (PortSEurope) July 7, 2023 – Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for Energy, has visited the Port of Antwerp and was hosted by Jacques...
Valenciaport opens the path of hydrogen in European ports
Valenciaport paves the way for the deployment of hydrogen in Europe – June 29, 2023 The plan of the Port Authority of Valencia (APV) to convert its docks...
Dispute of proposed floating solar facility off Port of Taranto
Taranto, Italy (PortSEurope) June 29, 2023 – There is a dispute surrounding a proposed floating solar facility off the Port of Taranto in Puglia. The...
Port-la-Nouvelle looks forward to second expansion
Port-la-Nouvelle, France (PortSEurope) June 23, 2023 – The first expansion phase of the Port-la-Nouvelle approaches conclusion and interest focusses on...
France picks site for 250-MW Mediterranean floating wind project
Marseille, France (PortSEurope) June 22, 2023 – Christophe Béchu, Minister for Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion, Agnès Pannier-Runacher,...
Repsol, Ørsted pick A Coruña for their offshore wind power hub
A Coruña, Spain (PortSEurope) June 22, 2023 – Repsol and Ørsted have selected A Coruña for their offshore wind power hub. The Spanish and Danish...
Port of Tenerife to invest €269 million in facilities
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain (PortSEurope) June 19, 2023 – The Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife will invest €269 million in...