Energy & Technology – Page 26
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NewsEnergy ports directory to steer investment
A new Scottish ports directory will support commercial investment in active marine energy industry ports.
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NewsBarcelona gets behind the use of electric vehicles
The Port of Barcelona is backing the use of electric vehicles by investing in 31 electric vehicles and 47 charging points.
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NewsSeattle’s solar panel roofs to offset carbon
Work has begun to install solar panels at the Port of Seattle to save electricity and offset carbon emissions.
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NewsOffshore wind ports increasing industry efficiency
Offshore wind ports are reducing industry costs and increasing efficiency according to a European industry association.
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NewsLED lighting reduces energy consumption
Ten ship-to-shore cranes have been equipped with LEDs to decrease maintenance costs and reduce energy consumption.
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NewsMaking the transition to shore power
The commissioning of the ''Ampere'', the first fully electric car ferry world-wide, operated by Norled, marked the start of the transition of the Norwegian ferry services from fossil fuel propulsion to electrical power, writes Heiko Vrielink, Stemmann-Technik.
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NewsThe benefits of battery hybrid powered port equipment
Port operators around the world are concerned with climate change for good reason because severe weather patterns will be detrimental to operations, writes Sean Puchalski, VP Strategic Marketing & Accounts, Corvus Energy.
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NewsSolar power as an option for decarbonising terminals
The global energy landscape is changing. Driven by technological improvements and environmental concerns, renewable supplies are increasing, writes Ashley Woods, senior environmental advisor, APM Terminals.
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NewsElectric powered shuttle carrier pilot project
Kalmar and DP World London Gateway are to pilot a fast charging shuttle carrier solution to help reduce emissions.
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NewsShore power could slash Norwegian emissions
Shore power could reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 12.5 million tonnes at ports in Norway every year.
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NewsWave energy technology moves closer to commercialisation
A wave energy developer has raised enough funds to support its expansion strategy and bring its technology one step closer to commercialisation.
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NewsAmsterdam focuses on solar to get greener
Port of Amsterdam is to install thousands of solar panels to clean up its energy supply and increase its sustainability.
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NewsOakland to tackle emissions with shore power
Ship operators to the Port of Oakland will be able cut diesel emissions by connecting to a new shore power system when at berth.
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NewsShore power will reduce cruise emissions
A Canadian port expects to save 2,800 tonnes of emissions each year with its new cruise shore power facility.
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NewsSmart lighting saves on energy and maintenance
Clever port lighting could save one American port US$1.6m in energy and maintenance costs over the next decade.
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NewsUS port to benefit from electric truck trial
A US port is looking to benefit from a feasibility trial of zero-emission freight handling using all-electric trucks.
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NewsGeorgia opts for energy saving LEDs
An American port authority is investing in LED lighting to reduce energy costs and improve its environmental footprint.
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NewsCombating the problem of residual plastic waste
Global plastic production has topped 300 million tonnes and is expected to double in the next twenty years. At present, only 10% of this plastic packaging is recycled, meaning that over 90% is landfilled, incinerated or sadly disposed of in the seas and oceans, writes Elena Parisi, Commercial Leadership Programme ...
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NewsRevolutionising electrification of marine transport
Harbour cities across Asia depend on diesel ferries to transport millions of passengers each year. They are a dirty but necessary part of life, with marine transport adding to air pollution that is blamed for thousands of deaths each year and adding to greenhouse gas emissions, writes Kimmo Rauma, CEO ...
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NewsSantos electrification project
An engineering project at Brazil’s Port of Santos has resulted in improved cargo loading, discharging and stowing efficiency, making it both leaner and greener.
