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Energy systems integration and sector coupling in future ports: A qualitative study of Norwegian ports

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  • Gabrielii, Cecilia
  • Gammelsæter, Marte
  • Mehammer, Eirill Bachmann
  • Damman, Sigrid
  • Kauko, Hanne
  • Rydså, Line

Abstract

Ports will play an important role in the decarbonisation of maritime transport towards 2050, and for the energy transition in a larger perspective. In this context, options for integrating multiple energy carriers and end-user sectors are seldom addressed. This study aims at qualitatively assessing the energy transition in Norwegian ports, centred around energy supply to the maritime sector, but with a particular focus on sector coupling and energy system integration. To elaborate on plausible energy systems in ports towards 2050, four exploratory scenarios were designed, driven by a low or high techno-economic and socio-technical development. Four case ports were selected for the scenario assessment, differing in ship traffic, ownership, location, port activities, nearby industries, current energy carriers, and ambition level for energy transition.

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  • Gabrielii, Cecilia & Gammelsæter, Marte & Mehammer, Eirill Bachmann & Damman, Sigrid & Kauko, Hanne & Rydså, Line, 2025. "Energy systems integration and sector coupling in future ports: A qualitative study of Norwegian ports," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 380(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:380:y:2025:i:c:s0306261924023870
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.125003
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