Green Energy Storage Cotainer

Challenge

There are many ways in which ports can reduce harmful diesel pollution and reduce their energy consumption. Only a few European harbours have implemented green and energy-saving measures in their daily operations. Aalborg Harbour Logistics is one of these pioneers in introducing green, energy-efficient solutions while remaining competitive. At Aalborg Harbour, all cranes are powered by diesel engines that emit CO2 and other harmful particles, and Aalborg Harbour would like to change that. They are thus interested in implementing a green solution in their cranes, in collaboration with HMK Bilcon, Aowei Technologies, Nordic Ultracapacitor Engineering and Research Centre, and Aalborg University.

Solution idea

A green energy storage container will replace diesel engines on port cranes. The green energy storage container must be replaceable and rechargeable like a battery, to allow quick replacement during a work day.

Project deliverables

Design, development, construction, testing, and validation of the green power bank, based on battery and capacitor technology, which will be used as an energy source for harbour cranes, supporting replacement and fast charging.

Problem owners

• HMK Bilcon A/S

Problem solvers

• Shanghai Aowei Technology Development A/S
• Aalborg Harbour Logistics
• AAU: Aalborg University

This project is financed by Energy Cluster Denmark’s Energy Technology Innovation (ETI) support programme. It offers three years of support to allow small- and medium-sized businesses to collaboratively develop innovative electronic products focused on energy optimisation. The ETI project is supported by the European Regional Development Fund.