PPA is the forefront of driving the country’s green transition in port infrastructure. Already, with the completion of all technical studies under the EU co-funded projects, CIPORT and EALING, PPA is now moving forward with the construction of 5 shore power supply points for shipping and 4 shore power supply points for cruise ships. What distinguishes the country’s largest port is its holistic approach towards the port’s green shift. Alongside its electrification efforts, PPA is currently engaged in 11 EU co-funded projects focused on upgrading its infrastructure and services. 
Notably, four projects stand out:

RENEWPORT

This project aims to develop a toolkit for Mediterranean ports –providing practical advice, guidance and RES calculation– to harness Renewable Energy Sources tailored to their energy needs, while providing a robust solution to the plans for clean energy transition. 

PPA’s contribution involves installing a solar energy production system on parking lot rooftops, including photovoltaic units to convert solar energy into electricity.

ARSINOE

Upon completion, this project will significantly reduce health risks associated with extreme weather phenomena for maritime ports, while enhancing the well-being of adjacent communities. By designing adaptive pathways for ports, it will mitigate impacts from events like summer heatwaves, storm surges, and floods. Additionally, increased public awareness and engagement is expected in port smooth operation and resilience.

GREEN and CONNECTED PORTS

The GREEN C Ports Action will pilot innovative technologies, like sensors, big data platforms, artificial intelligence tools, and AI modeling in the ports of Valencia, Venice, Piraeus, Wilhelmshaven, and Bremerhaven. This initiative aims to pave the way for broader adoption of these technologies, contributing to future market expansion.

Τhe GREEN C Ports Action implemented in pilot level the use of sensors, big data platforms, business intelligence tools and artificial intelligence modeling in the ports of Valencia, Venice, Piraeus, Wilhelmshaven and Bremerhaven, thereby contributing to the future rollout of these technologies in the market. The first phase of the project involved the design, procurement, adaptation and installation of the various sensor networks in the participating ports. These sensor networks collect environmental data of various types (e.g. air quality parameters, meteorological information, noise, gate congestion, etc.), which are transmitted to a platform configured appropriately for port environmental performance (PEP), and which is programmed to receive data in real time from the sensor networks and from the existing operational systems in the individual ports (e.g. PCS, PMIS and TOS). In the second phase of the project, the installation and adaptation of the necessary equipment to create the required network of environmental sensors was completed.

GREENLIFE4SEAS - GReen ENgineering solutions: a new LIFE for SEdiments And Shells

GREENLIFE4SEAS will make it possible the realisation of four innovative by-products (i.e., shell powder, outdoor paving blocks, breakwaters, stabilised mass) for the building sector mainly made by the reuse of shells and dredged sediments (after decontamination, if polluted) and produced directly in-situ by an original mixing technology. The new products will prompt the development of a sound and viable business model for the in-situ collection and treatment of mussel shell and dredged sediments. A pivotal part of such model will be the prototypal technology of mobile plant that will realise the products directly in the port areas.