Development of a shore power supply for cruise ships and offshore users. The shore power program consists of three subprojects: Hydrogen for Shore Power (WaWa); Shore Power Nieuwe Diep Noord; and Smart Grid Haven Den Helder (10-15 connections).
Ships moored in the harbour are often dependent on (diesel) generators for their energy supply on board. One of the alternatives that is being investigated in the context of the Waddenfonds project 'Hydrogen for Shore Power' is the design and testing of a mobile fuel cell generator. The mobile H2 shore power generator will be developed and tested in the ports of Groningen Seaport, Port of Harlingen and Port of Den Helder.
Based on an initial analysis, the required capacity of the fuel cell generator is assumed to be 335 kW for a pilot unit. The system will be tested extensively on multiple ship types, after which the learnings will be included in the prototype. For the test in Den Helder, the Kroonborg will be connected to the generator.
Status: The project has come to a standstill due to various bottlenecks.
In the Walstroom Nieuwe Diep Noord project, Port of Den Helder wants to create one permanent shore power cabinet connected to the electricity grid for large offshore supply vessels on the Nieuwediepkade of Port of Den Helder, at jetties 37 and 38. A preview will also be given of additional investments for more connections.
The province has now provided a CAPEX subsidy from the 'Sustainable Seaports' program. The realization of the first shore power connection connected to the network can be seen as a first step towards a larger shore power system. This is coordinated with the WaWa project and the 'Smart Grid Haven Den Helder' project.
Status: The design phase will start in September 2022 started. Implementation is planned for Q2 of 2025.
The increasing demand for shore power and charging facilities requires an exploration of the possibilities, within the current limitations in the E-network (congestion). From a smart grid approach, a blueprint will be drawn up for a future E-provision of the ports. Hydrogen can play an important role in the realization of such a smart grid. Such a smart grid can be an important step on the way to an energy hub role in the ports.
Status: The Business Analysis started in January 2024 and should be completed in February 2025. There is cooperation with Peterson Den Helder, which is responsible for 2 berths wants to realize shore power.
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