Norway base stations use off-grid solar-powered containers for fast charging

Could offshore charging stations improve green shipping?

Offshore charging stations could be a promising solution to enhance green shipping. This research considers their optimal placement and sizing, extending the economic range of renewable ships to 9,000 km without compromising shipping efficiency.

Are offshore charging stations a viable solution?

Offshore charging stations have emerged as an innovative solution, despite increased investment and extended voyage durations. Here we develop a route-specific model for the optimal placement and sizing of offshore charging stations to assess their economic, environmental and operational impacts.

How do offshore battery energy storage systems manage supply and demand?

Any mismatch between supply and demand is managed by offshore battery energy storage systems (BESSs), which accumulate excess renewable energy for use during periods of low wind or solar availability (Extended Data Fig. 2) 38. Other economic and technical assumptions are listed in Supplementary Tables 1 – 3.

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