Weifang Port, part of the Shandong Port Group (SPG), became China’s first zero-carbon port on October 15, 2024, following certification from the China Classification Society.
According to the company, SPG unveiled the Green and Low-carbon Port Plan During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025), in a bid to comprehensively advance green and low-carbon development. Noteworthy is the surge in clean energy utilization at SPG, escalating from 49.5 percent to 62 percent, making green the distinct feature of the port.
On Sept 30, a total of four 6.7 megawatt wind turbines at Weifang Port were connected to the power grid, with annual generation exceeding 70 million kilowatt-hours. The surplus electricity is available for the wider community. This saved Weifang Port 9.6 million yuan ($1.35 million) in electricity and reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 57,000 metric tons in a single year.
In addition, Weifang Port has advanced a complementary energy system encompassing wind, solar, and hydrogen among others. A 3.3 megawatt peak photovoltaic power station has been put into operation, with annual power generation reaching 3.6 million kWh.
The designed daily hydrogen refueling capacity of hydrogen refueling stations at Weifang Port can satisfy the needs of four hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks, SPG noted in a statement.
