20/11/2019. Managers of Port Authorities confirmed main barrier for supplying on-shore power at berth to be -indeed- lack of ships adapted for being connected to the grid; other two relevant difficulties are, power availability from the distribution grid necessary to satisfy demand from big ships as cruisers, containerships and ferries,…
21/10/2019. Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy services informed OPS Master Plan leader that on October the 10th in Kiel, various German States Government representatives signed a memorandum intended to realize -in brief- the following measures, limit EEG surcharge supporting renewables to only 20 % for OPS – mid 2020 new possibility…
OPS MASTER PLAN for Spanish ports Project advances proposals to promote on-shore power to ships at berth, Measure 1 Up to 50 % reduction on port fees granted to ships using OPS facilities APLICABLE Measure 2 Reduction –almost elimination- of electricity tax 5 % –> 0,5 €/MWh APLICABLE Measure 3 Legal framework for OPS…
16/07/2019 Port Authority of Barcelona announced -vowed by its Presidency through digital media El Pediódico- its intention to “provide all quays close to the City with on-shore power so that ships can plug-in and avoid any emission release; President stated “we will reduce NOx emission by 35 % in 2023”. Note:…
