Ana
Arévalo.
Ana Arévalo is a Naval Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and holds a Master's Degree in Management Development - PMD® from ESADE Business & Law School.
Her professional career has developed over the last 25 years linked to the naval and port logistics sector. Ana is currently the Head of the Shorepower Department of the Port of Barcelona, she is leading the implementation and deployment of NEXIGEN, an ambitious, complex and strategic plan for the energy transition, electrification and decarbonisation of the Port of Barcelona. Her conviction and passion for collaboration and effective communication, continuous learning, a cross-cutting and multidisciplinary work approach are the keys to success in developing a unique and innovative project, addressing and solving complex challenges in a comprehensive and efficient way. Ana participates as an expert in different associations and working groups at national, European and international level on Shorepower on behalf of the Port of Barcelona and Puertos del Estado.
Beyond Compliance: Scaling Shore Power Across Multiple Berths
With regulatory frameworks now pushing ports towards mandatory shore power implementation, the challenge has shifted from pilot projects to full-scale deployment across multiple berths. This session examines the operational, financial, and technical complexities of scaling OPS infrastructure, including grid capacity constraints, standardisation challenges, and capital investment requirements. Case studies from leading ports will demonstrate how large-scale rollouts are being executed, providing practical insight into what it takes to move from compliance-driven installations to commercially viable, port-wide electrification.
