Project funding for port electrification project

The project will accelerate the roll-out of port infrastructure necessary to support the growth of shore power and recharging facilities for vessels, helping to meet the UK government’s Clean Maritime Plan.

“Inadequate availability of affordable and reliable energy resources in ports and harbours is a major barrier to maritime decarbonisation,” said Dr Jonathan Williams, CEO of MSE International.

”The PRIMET project will explore and advance key solutions to address this challenge, enabling more widespread electrification across small harbours and large ports alike.”

Innovative technology

PRIMET will develop solutions for supplying energy to shore power and recharging stations at three UK ports.

This project will integrate in-port flow batteries to reduce grid demand and enhance the use of renewable energy, strengthening the business case for investment.

The innovative flow battery technology, currently in development at the University of Southampton, promises significant cost advantages over traditional battery types.

Ports, harbours and jetties are vital for vessel recharging, especially for hybrid or all-electric vessels, but the reality is that current port infrastructure is largely unprepared to support the widespread transition to electric vessels.

PRIMET’s solutions aims to help address this challenge, helping enable faster adoption of clean energy in the maritime sector and accelerating the UK’s journey toward maritime decarbonisation.

The GB£1.4 million TRIG funding supports 32 projects designed to drive innovation in transport sustainability.