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Peel Ports relies on hydroelectricity to power Queen Elizabeth II Dock

Peel Ports Group, the UK's second largest port operator, announces a major move towards sustainability by adopting hydroelectricity to power its Queen Elizabeth II Dock in Eastham, Merseyside. Another project is also under development to install the UK's largest rooftop solar system at the Port of Liverpool, in partnership with energy supplier E.ON.

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In partnership with Czech renewable energy specialist Hydropol, Peel Ports installed a state-of-the-art twin screw generator at the site’s 30-foot lock. The generator, now connected to the dock’s power grid, will produce up to 1.5 million kWh per year. This energy is enough to power around 190,000 homes for a day.

A strong commitment to sustainable energy

The project, which represents a £10 million investment on a 9.5-acre site, is part of the private power purchase agreement signed between Peel Ports and Hydropol. The aim is to reinforce the Group’s commitment to sustainable energy production and supply.

Impact on the Green Automotive Hub

The hydroelectric generator not only supplies power to the dock, but also to the site’s Green Automotive Hub. This hub, dedicated to the manufacture of sustainable vehicles since the end of 2023, thus benefits from total energy independence, reinforcing the region’s decarbonization initiatives.

Other Peel Ports sustainability initiatives

Peel Ports doesn’t stop there in its sustainability efforts. The company has also reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 32% compared to its 2020 baseline. In addition, a project to install the UK’s “largest” rooftop solar system is underway at the Port of Liverpool, in collaboration with energy supplier E.ON. The project includes the installation of up to 63,000 solar panels, generating up to 31 MW, covering 25% of the port’s electricity needs.

With these initiatives, Peel Ports Group is positioning itself as a leader in the green transition in the port sector, adopting clean technologies that support both port operations and local communities.

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