Abstract
Air pollution from ship** is becoming a critical issue, particularly in dense hub port cities. One proposed solution to minimize ship-based emissions at ports is the implementation of an Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system. OPS allows ships to shut off their auxiliary engines and instead connect to the port grid. While there have been numerous studies conducted on ports in Europe and the United States, little research has been done on Egyptian ports. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate the feasibility of implementing OPS at Port Said West Port in Egypt, aligning with Egypt Vision 2030’s goals for addressing climate change. The research primarily focuses on analyzing data collected from calling ships to generate socio-economic and cost-effectiveness analyses of OPS. To further enhance the environmental benefits of OPS, the paper proposes the use of solar energy as the OPS electricity source. The findings of the study revealed that by relying on the national grid, emissions can be reduced by 28%. Moreover, it is predicted that this reduction could reach 100% if electricity generation is solely based on solar energy. Additionally, the economic analysis demonstrates promising profitability, with a payback period of approximately two years.
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• Implementing Onshore Power Supply (OPS) at Port Said West Port reduces ship** emissions by 28%.
• Emissions reduction can reach near or 100% if solar energy is the primary OPS electricity source.
• OPS adoption at the targeted Egyptian port shows promising profitability.
• The barriers facing OPS-wide implementation in Egypt are outlined.
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Makram, M., Bassam, A.M., Tawfik, A.A. et al. Assessment of Onshore Renewable Energy Power Supply for Ship’s Emissions Reduction in Port Said West Port. J. Marine. Sci. Appl. 23, 506–524 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11804-024-00423-4
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