Shoreham Port signs renewable energy deal with UrbanChain
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 06:08 · Archive
Shoreham Port has appointed UrbanChain as its renewable energy partner to help achieve net zero emissions by 2035.
Shoreham Port has appointed energy tech company UrbanChain as its renewable energy partner. The partnership supports the port's goal of reaching net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035. The 115-acre site is home to 175 tenants and handles around 600 commercial ship calls and 1.5 million tonnes of cargo annually, using and generating approximately 1,000 MWh of energy each year.
Brian Rousell, director of engineering and environment at Shoreham Port, said: 'We have an ambitious target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2035 through extensive electrification of our operations including mobile machinery and road-going HGVs.' The deal will help the port scale up its use of renewables, energy storage and electric-powered equipment through a coordinated energy strategy.
UrbanChain is an Ofgem-licensed electricity supplier operating private energy markets that connect electricity consumers more directly with renewable generation. Sarah Espir, partner account executive at UrbanChain, said: 'Ports are critical to both the UK's economy and its energy transition.' The agreement could lead to wider collaboration beyond the initial energy supply deal.
How it is being reported
- Shoreham Port powers ahead on clean energy goals with UrbanChain partnershipAn energy tech company has struck a major deal with a busy commercial port.The Argus · 16 Oct, 05:00
- Shoreham Port signs renewable energy deal amid net zero goalShoreham Port has appointed a new renewable energy partner as it works towards achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2035.Chichester Observer · 15 Oct, 12:59
In this story: Shoreham Port · UrbanChain · Brian Rousell · Sarah Espir · Ofgem
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