New Project Aims To Develop Ports As Energy Hubs

A new project has been launched aiming to leverage European ports as strategic sites for renewable energy generation, storage, and distribution.

A key initiative in the EUs clean energy transition, the POTENT-X project: Ports as Energy Transition Hubs, will establish two Living Lab Networks across the North Sea and Baltic regions.

These networks will serve as collaborative platforms for real-world testing, knowledge sharing, and co-creation of innovative solutions.

The project combines expertise in renewable energy, digitalisation, governance, and socio-economic analysis to develop scalable, sustainable systems for port operations. POTENT-Xs activities will focus on two ports.

Port of Trelleborg is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040, and will explore green fuel options and establish green corridors with partner ports.

Port of Aalborg will leverage wind energy and power-to-X technologies, developing decision-making tools for integrated energy systems.

The POTENT-X consortium includes seven funded partners: Chalmers University of Technology, Copenhagen Business School, Technical University of Denmark, World Maritime University, University of Seville, Port of Trelleborg and Port of Aalborg.