Price of Solar-Powered Containerized Ports in India

Are green ports a viable future for India''s maritime sector?

e icient, and globally competitive green hubs. The path forward demands integrated strategies across policy, inance, technology, and collaboration, ensuring that the ambition for green ports translates into tangible, inclusive, and environmentally responsible growth for India''s vital maritime sector.

What projects have been launched at Chennai Port?

Other projects launched at the port include a 400 KW rooftop solar power plant, taking the port’s total rooftop solar capacity to 1.04 MW, and a ₹24.5 crore link conveyor connecting Coal Jetty-I to the port stack yard.

How much 16,000 crore has been invested in VOC ports?

“More than ₹16,000 crore has been invested in these ports alone for modernisation and capacity enhancement,” he said. At the event, VOC Port signed MoUs with IPRCL for rail connectivity to the Outer Harbour project, and with NTPC for implementing green mobility initiatives.

Does India have a power supply system?

India’s maritime administration has framed standard operating procedures (SOP) for shore electric power supply to ships in Indian ports that presently cover only a low power supply – up to 150 kW at low voltage. Overall, India recently saw 15% decline of coal imports at its 12 major ports.