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Electric Thames

Port of London
United Kingdom
•
2023
Electrification or fuel end use
Single port microgrid
Battery energy storage system
Electric & hybrid vessel charging

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Electric Thames is a groundbreaking initiative led by UK Power Networks to pioneer the electrification of vessels and supporting infrastructure along the River Thames. This project is developing an innovative, integrated energy system and a robust business case that fully accounts for the impacts of decarbonising vessels, docks, and quays along the Thames.

It is supported by the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) and is a partnership collaboration between Marine Zero – stakeholder engagement, energy mapping and integration, UK Power Networks (UKPN) – project lead, grid connectivity & capacity, LCP Delta – Investment modelling, EV.Energy – Smart charging consultancy, and the Port of London Authority (PLA) – Operational and technical guidance.

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