Professional paper
https://doi.org/10.18048/2022.04.10
Implementation of Charging Stations for Hybrid and Electrical Ferries in Croatian Ports
Aleksandar Cuculić
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Studentska 2, Rijeka, Croatia
Ivan Panić
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Studentska 2, Rijeka, Croatia
Jasmin Ćelić
orcid.org/0000-0003-1812-4899
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Studentska 2, Rijeka, Croatia
Antonio Škrobonja
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Studentska 2, Rijeka, Croatia
Abstract
An important aspect of introducing hybrid or all-electric ferries on coastlines is to analyze the
supporting land-based energy infrastructure to determine if it is possible to implement charging
systems that such vessels rely on. The battery energy storage systems on such vessels will need to
be rapidly recharged as passengers and vehicles disembark, which means that the flow of electricity
through the distribution grid will be much higher and may lead to power quality issues on the local
grid. Once implemented, shore connection and battery charging systems must be safe for both people
and connected equipment. The issue of implementing shore connections needs to be analyzed from
a technical, economic, and legal perspective. This paper presents the challenges and problems of
implementing charging stations for ferries in Croatian ports as a result of the research conducted within
the project METRO - Maritime Environment-Friendly Transport Systems.
Keywords
Hybrid and electric ferry; battery charging stations; shore connections; battery energy storage; ferry ports
Hrčak ID:
278705
URI
Publication date:
24.4.2022.
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