Marseille foreign trade energy storage power supply

How does the port of Marseille use photovoltaic energy?

In parallel, the Port of Marseille Fos is working to develop photovoltaic energy production by equipping the roofs of hangars and warehouses. Today, the Port supplies ships with power from the national ENEDIS network. The electricity is guaranteed 100% renewable, thereby ensuring the maximum environmental benefit.

How does the port of Marseille-Fos use electricity?

The Port of Marseille-Fos buys electricity with renewable certificates of origin. In order to further improve the overall energy mix for OPS connections, it is planned to equip the port buildings’ roofs with photovoltaics in order to reach the level of power required for the simultaneous connection of all the vessels.

Does the port of Marseille-Fos provide onshore power supply (Ops)?

The Port of Marseille-Fos provides Onshore Power Supply (OPS) for ships at berth and constantly looks at expanding its OPS connections network.

Is Marseille a 100% renewable port?

The electricity is guaranteed 100% renewable, thereby ensuring the maximum environmental benefit. With its photovoltaic roofs, over the next few years the Port aims to produce 100% self-generated energy, fed into the internal network. LNG-powered cruise ships have been calling at Marseille since 2019.

How does the port of Marseille Fos protect biodiversity?

Since 2007, the Port of Marseille Fos has committed to a policy of preserving biodiversity through the management and protection of its natural areas covering over nearly a third of its territory in the west of the port area.

What is the port of Marseille-Fos strategic project 2019-2023?

The Port of Marseille-Fos is committed to continue the effort in the framework of its Strategic Project 2019-2023, that aims to reduce the environmental nuisances and impacts in the whole Marseille Basin. As part of the project, new OPS connection points will be deployed to serve more terminals and shipping companies.