The decarbonization of logistics in the Port of Savona is continuing, and related projects have received financial support from the National Recovery and Resilience Program (PNRR) and the "Green Port" program. According to the Port Authority, work aimed at building an integrated energy system, the Port Grid, and installing photovoltaic facilities in six port warehouses are in line with the established schedule.
The agency emphasized that the project is committed to building an advanced energy infrastructure that can integrate renewable energy generation, energy storage systems and intelligent flow management functions. The new photovoltaic power plant will generate clean electricity, which will be stored and efficiently redistributed in the port area, while supporting the charging needs of electric vehicles. The explicit objective of the project is to gradually increase the port's energy self-sufficiency.
One element that has been completed is the deployment of two battery energy storage systems (BESS), using lithium-ion battery technology, designed to ensure continuous power supply at night or when solar production is low. In terms of electrical infrastructure, three new substations have been completed, one of which is nearing completion; at the same time, the upgrading and interconnection of existing substations are also being carried out simultaneously to ensure the full integration of the system. At the same time, the first internal electric transportation network has been put into operation, and 10 charging piles have been installed in the port area.
The operation of the entire system will be coordinated by the Energy Management System (EMS) platform, which will monitor and coordinate the production, storage and distribution of energy in real time, prioritizing the use of self-produced energy and connecting to the national grid only when necessary. As far as renewable energy power generation is concerned, the installation of photovoltaic panels in warehouses T2, T3, T4, T7, T8 and MLM has entered an advanced stage and is expected to be completed by the end of June 2026.
Overall, the overall progress of the project has reached about 70%. When the project is fully completed and through the expected three-month commissioning, the system will provide electricity for various port infrastructure, including customs access, public lighting, administrative office space in Hong Kong and charging stations for electric vehicles.