Renewable Energy Integration for Decarbonization in Green Ports and Shipping
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Transportation and Future Mobility".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2025 | Viewed by 1014
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Decarbonization of the maritime transport sector is becoming increasingly critical as its environmental impact continues to grow. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the share of shipping emissions in global anthropogenic emissions has increased from 2.76% in 2012 to 2.89% in 2018. In ports, the energy demand is significant, as berthed ships keep their auxiliary engines running to support hoteling services such as lighting, HVAC systems, fans, and pumps. This results in pollutant emissions that can easily drift into nearby cities. In addition, the evolution of ports, in terms of reinforced quays for larger ships, more complex logistics for goods transport, and new facilities to support offshore operations, can increase the environmental impact of the zone.
The integration of renewable energy is pivotal for reducing these emissions, both on ships and in ports, especially as ports are often located close to urban areas. To address these challenges, the adoption of renewable energy sources offers promising pathways for achieving energy efficiency and decarbonization.
This Special Issue focuses on the integration of renewable energy in ports and shipping, exploring innovative solutions that enhance sustainability. For example, renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydrogen can transform ports into Renewable Energy Communities (RECs), enabling the sharing of energy between local energy producers and consumers. Hybrid systems, combining multiple renewable sources and energy storage systems, can also support energy self-sufficiency and enhance the efficiency of both ships and ports.
This Special Issue aims to collect contributions that showcase strategies, technologies, and case studies for renewable energy integration to support decarbonization efforts across the maritime sector.
Dr. Daniele Colarossi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- decarbonization
- microgrid
- renewable energies
- renewable energy communities
- smart ports
- green ports
- cold ironing
- environmental impact
- air pollution
- shipping
- energy forecasting
- energy production
- energy storage
- energy demand
- energy management
- forecasting
- solar energy
- wind energy
- hydrogen
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