Shore power grant

Construction of shore power facilities in Dutch seaports.

Sustainable ‘shore power’ in seaports

Temporary Grant Scheme on Shore Power for Seagoing Ships 2024-2026

The ‘Temporary Grant Scheme on Shore Power for Seagoing Ships 2024-2026’ provides financial support for the construction of shore power facilities in Dutch seaports. This significantly reduces the environmental impact of seagoing vessels and ports. Moored seagoing vessels can then be connected to a (quieter and cleaner) quayside electricity facility, and no longer have to use their own polluting diesel generators on board for their energy consumption.

In addition to the ‘Temporary Grant Scheme for Shoreside Climate 2024-2026’, the ‘Temporary Subsidy Scheme for Shoreside Climate 2024-2027’ is also expected to open in 2024. This scheme builds on the earlier opening of 2022-2023. The new scheme will consist of four tenders, spread over the years 2024-2027, and will subsidise 35% of the investment costs of marine shore power projects. The grant ceiling has been set at €4.7 million. The primary aim of this scheme is to reduce nitrogen deposition in nitrogen-sensitive nature in Natura 2000 areas overburdened with nitrogen. The exact dates for the opening rounds are currently unknown.

In short

Shore power grant – overview

For whom?

Port managers and other promoters/investors.

when to apply?

The first set-up of the "temporary subsidy scheme shore power marine vessels climate 2024-2026" started on March 26, 2024 and will run until October 15, 2024. For category A and B terminals, the subsidy scheme will reopen in 2025. For category C terminals, the scheme will reopen in 2025 if the budget is not fully utilized in 2024.

budget?

The budget for Category A and B terminals totals €170 million throughout the life of the scheme. Of this, €150 million is available in 2024, with the subsidy amounting to a maximum of 45% of eligible costs.

For Category C terminals, €10 million is available in 2024, with the subsidy amounting to a maximum of 30% of eligible costs. If the budget is not fully used in 2024, the scheme for this category will be reopened in 2025.

for what?

The construction of shore power facilities in Dutch seaports falling under:

Category A: terminals with AFIR status;
Category B: terminals without AFIR status, which do contribute to the AFIR obligation at port level;
Category C: terminals that do not contribute to an AFIR obligation and are focused on CO2 reduction.

Meet the requirements

Terms and conditions of shore power grant

The shore power grant is subject to the following conditions:

The applicant is located in the Netherlands and is a natural or legal person.

The applicant invests in the construction of a shore power facility for seagoing vessels at Dutch seaports or an AFIR terminal.

The shore power will be offered in an equal and non-discriminatory way to interested users at the quay or terminal concerned and at market conditions.

Construction work has not yet started. Completion will take place within 4 years.

Why this grant?

Purpose of the shore power marine vessels grant scheme

The grant scheme stimulates the construction and use of shore power facilities in Dutch seaports, with two goals in mind:

Reducing CO2 emissions from ocean vessels while in port. By offering shore power, ocean vessels can switch from their own diesel generators to a cleaner and more efficient shore power supply.
Promoting the installation of minimum shore power facilities in seaports covered by Article 9 of the AFIR. This article requires port facilities to provide certain alternative fuel infrastructure, including shore power, to promote the transition to cleaner energy sources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Get in touch

What can EGEN do for you?

Planning to install a shore power facility in a Dutch seaport? Then the shore power grant scheme for seagoing vessels may be of interest! EGEN’s experts have years of experience in the field of sustainable mobility and shipping. They will gladly inform you about the grant opportunities for your plans/investments, within the above mentioned quayside electricity scheme or other schemes, such as the Environmental Investment Allowance (MIA) for quayside electricity installations intended for the supply of quayside electricity to own vessels.

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