Seaport energy storage tbilisi

What is Tbilisi port?

Tbilisi port (port code: GETBS) is a port in eastern Georgia. It is a major hub on the black sea route. Because of its location on the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road, throughout history Tbilisi port was a point of contention among various global powers.

What is a seaport integrated energy system?

The seaport integrated energy system also incorporates Combined Cooling, Heat, and Power (CCHP) systems, renewable energy power generation and energy storage equipment. With the objective of reducing the supplying cost of the seaport, the optimal dispatch problem of energy supply units and the mooring decision of vessels is established.

Why is energy storage a critical port function?

Ensuring availability of these electrical resources to meet loads which are intermittent and uncertain is becoming a critical port function. It requires investment in multi-vector energy supply chains, energy storage in ports and their associated energy management systems.

Why is Tbilisi important?

Because of its location on the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road, throughout history Tbilisi port was a point of contention among various global powers. The port’s location to this day ensures its position as an important transit route for energy and trade projects.

How a seaport can manage multiple energy resources?

To manage multiple energy resources while meeting seaport energy demand, the concept of seaport micro-grid has been proposed , which calls for efficient energy management methods. Besides the development of electrification, thriving cold chain transportation and cruise vessels also bring cooling and heating demands to the seaport.

Do seaport operators rely on PGU to generate electricity?

During high electricity price hours, seaport operator tends to rely on PGU to generate electricity. In comparison with that, seaport operator tends to procure electricity from bulk power grid to meet electricity demand during low price hours. The energy scheduling decisions of seaport operator are demonstrated in Fig. 11.