With over 20years experience in the decarbonisation of process industries, Chris now leads the ABB Shore Power business with a focus on implementing ABBs innovative technologies to not only minimise the environmental impact of vessel calls, but also improve energy efficiency through every part of the process.
In 2024, Chris became a Board Member of EOPSA to further support their work in assisting the implementation of Shore power in Europe.
Why Storage Is No Longer Optional for Electrified Ports
As ports scale electrification and expand shore power operations, variability in both energy supply and demand introduces significant operational and grid challenges. This session examines the role of energy storage—particularly battery energy storage systems (BESS)—in stabilising load profiles, managing peak demand, and supporting the integration of intermittent renewable energy. It will address system sizing, response times, grid interaction and operational performance, highlighting how storage underpins reliability in continuous, high-load environments. Through practical examples, the discussion will demonstrate why storage has moved from a supplementary solution to a core infrastructure component for ports aiming to deliver resilient, scalable and cost-effective electrification.
