Koen
Faber.
I have been working at Rotterdam Shore Power since 2024 as Commercial Lead Shore Power, where I am responsible for developing new shore power projects and commercial partnerships.
My main focus is on the Port of Rotterdam, particularly the terminals covered by the AFIR regulation. In addition, we are actively exploring new opportunities for shore power and are looking with great interest at the potential of the liquid bulk market.
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.
