In a collaboration between Swiss start-up FlowGen and Niedersachsen Ports ( NPorts ), an innovative containerised wind turbine has been installed in the port of Emden, Germany. Combining wind power, solar panels, battery storage and car charging infrastructure, this solution promises to generate more than 45,000 kWh annually. The project is part of the European INTERREG REDIIPorts programme, focused on the energy transition of seaports.
Installation of the wind turbine in a container
The installed system consists of two wind turbines placed diagonally on a standard container, which also houses photovoltaic panels and energy storage. Its components, made of light and resistant materials, guarantee efficient performance with an optimized investment. According to Jens Kampen, engineer at NPorts, the plant exceeded expectations in its first weekend of operation.
The generating capacity of the containerised wind turbine can supply power to the main gate of the port and the lighting of the car park. Any surplus is fed into the electrical grid. Thomas Tröster, head of the electrical engineering team at NPorts, emphasises that such modular solutions are a viable response to the growing demand for clean energy in maritime infrastructure.
Niedersachsen Ports Managing Director Holger Banik underlines the importance of adopting innovative solutions to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency in ports . For FlowGen, this installation represents a key step in its mission to develop sustainable technologies applicable to various infrastructures.
The project has been funded 60% by the EU’s INTERREG programme, which supports cross-border cooperation in environmental and energy initiatives. With this implementation, the German port is positioned as a benchmark in the adoption of renewable energies.
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Source and photos: Niedersachsen Ports
