Renewable energy options for seaport cargo terminals with application to mega port Singapore

Wei Yim Yap and Theo Notteboom

Maritime Business Review, 2024, vol. 9, issue 4, 294-310

Abstract: Purpose - This paper reviews and analyses renewable energy options, namely underground thermal, solar, wind and marine wave energy, in seaport cargo terminal operations. Design/methodology/approach - Four renewable energy options that are deployed or tested in different ports around the world are qualitatively examined for their overall implementation potential and characteristics and their cost and benefits. An application to the port of Singapore is discussed. Findings - Geophysical conditions are key criteria in assessing renewable energy options. In the case of Singapore, solar power is the only suitable renewable energy option. Research limitations/implications - Being a capital-intensive establishment with high intensities of cargo operations, seaports usually involve a high level of energy consumption. The study of renewable energy options contributes to seaport sustainability. Practical implications - A key recommendation is to implement a smart energy management system that enables the mixed use of renewable energy to match energy demand and supply optimally and achieve higher energy efficiency. Originality/value - The use of renewable energy as an eco-friendlier energy source is underway in various ports. However, there is almost no literature that analyses and compares various renewable energy options potentially suitable for cargo terminal operations in ports. This paper narrows the knowledge gaps.

Keywords: Renewable energy; Energy management; Sustainable development; Port; Terminal operations; Singapore (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1108/MABR-12-2023-0083

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