Large-capacity solar-powered containers for port terminals
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Among the four options, solar energy could be the easiest to adopt for ports. Solar photovoltaics (PV) technology is advanced and mature. The PV panels can be installed at many locations, such as port buildings and equipment, thus making solar energy highly flexible.
For a port to adopt thermal energy, the geographical location is a major determinant or hindrance simply because a nearby thermal energy source or power plant may not be available. According to the International Geothermal Energy Association's estimation, only 6.9% of the global potential thermal energy is exploited (IGA, 2023).
Solar photovoltaics (PV) technology is advanced and mature. The PV panels can be installed at many locations, such as port buildings and equipment, thus making solar energy highly flexible. This explains why the development of solar energy is growing rapidly, both within and outside the port industry.
Underground thermal energy resources in seaports can help to reduce energy costs and emissions, contributing to more sustainable port operations. However, there are only a few examples of the actual large-scale application of underground thermal energy use in ports, such as in Rhine River ports (Puttke, 2013).
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