Off-grid cost of energy storage containers for European ports

4 FAQs about Off-grid cost of energy storage containers for European ports

How to electrify container handling equipment?

For electrification of container handling equipment and other port equipment, it is important to not only look at the investment costs and total costs of ownership, but it is also important to regard the electricity grid capacity within port areas. If this is not possible, contact with the electricity network operator is necessary on forehand.

How can ports reduce energy costs?

ESSOP has explored two ways in which ports can minimize their energy costs by using energy storage: • Optimising how to use PV solar generation to offset grid electricity. The wholesale price of energy varies every half-hour, and on a time-of-day tariff this variation is passed onto users.

What is a port microgrid?

The multiple energy assets owned by the port microgrid and its intelligence allow it to optimally shift the combinations of renewable generation, storage, dispatchable units, and grid assets to provide the most cost-effective means of supply power.

What is the investment cost of energy storage systems?

The investment cost of energy storage systems is based on the rated power and rated energy storage capacity. The total operation cost includes (1) generation cost of dispatchable units, (2) the cost of energy purchase from the main grid, (3) revenue from selling power to the main grid, and (4) the cost of unserved energy.