Port of spain energy storage implementation plan

Do optimization studies contribute to energy-aware planning of port operations?

Operational efficiency results in energy efficiency , so most of the optimization studies related to the better planning of port operations contribute to the energy efficiency. In this review, studies that put an emphasis on the energy-aware planning are presented.

What is energy-aware planning in ports?

The operational strategies cover methods that focus on energy-aware planning of operations in ports. The energy-aware planning aims to reduce energy consumption of equipment, reduce the processing time of operations, operate the equipment in non-peak hours, and optimize operations considering energy prices. 2.1.

How will the next generation ports use smart energy management systems?

The next generation ports will use automation, electrification and smart energy management systems. In this sense, roles of autonomous and/or electrified vehicles in smart grid should be further discussed for port operations. An intelligent energy planning system can be established by considering stochastic energy demand and supply. 5.4.

What are the KPIs for smart and sustainable ports?

An increasing number of ports around the world adopt renewable energy sources. In this sense, ”the percentage of energy from renewable resources” is used as a KPI for smart and sustainable ports [2, 114, 115].

Why is energy storage a critical port function?

Ensuring availability of these electrical resources to meet loads which are intermittent and uncertain is becoming a critical port function. It requires investment in multi-vector energy supply chains, energy storage in ports and their associated energy management systems.

How can a port achieve energy savings without capital investment?

In order to achieve energy savings and emission reductions without capital investment, many ports focus on operational optimization including peak shaving.