Port of Toulon has committed to ABB Shore Connection technology, allowing ships to turn off diesel generators during port calls.
The Port of Toulon is central to the “Zero-smoke stopovers” plan by the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (Région Sud PACA), which aims to electrify the docks of Toulon, Marseille and Nice to enable emission-free stays for vessels.
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According to Frédéric Mestivier, designer and technical director of the power project for the Toulon Provence Méditerranée Metropolis, this project is developing a new, intelligent smart grid power network using digital technology to manage energy flows from several interconnected sources.
Toulon is the first Mediterranean port to supply power to all of its docks. This is an innovative project built on an intelligent energy flow management system with a unique energy mix
stated Hubert Falco, President of the Toulon Provence Méditerranée Metropolis.
The system have the ability to automatically adjust the energy ē mix to supply vessels through the local power network (Enedis), with solar energy produced from a photovoltaic shelter, as well as an energy storage system made up of lithium batteries.
The system will help smooth consumption peaks while allowing the storage of excess solar energy production. It will also be able to use other renewable energy sources such as fuel cells, as they become available.
