Asyaport has spearheaded Türkiye’s first operational shore power (OPS) system with 8MVA installed power 6600V 60 Hz, for container vessels with 5 different plug stations installed in the berth, which has been fully active since October 25, 2024. This initiative is part of a broader decarbonization strategy aligned with IMO goals and the EU Green Deal.
Recognizing the imperative to mitigate at-berth emissions and decouple port operations from fossil fuels, the project leveraged a collaborative approach. Asyaport prioritized local suppliers, local engineering talent, and Asyaport’s in-house expertise for system design and implementation—balancing local value creation with the integration of internationally recognized OPS components.
Since commissioning, 47 vessels have been connected, with over 2.5 million kWh of electricity delivered. This has avoided approximately 700 metric tones of CO₂ emissions to date. The OPS system currently uses electricity from the national grid, which has a 30% renewable share, combined with Asyaport’s on-site solar power generation, which meets 6% of the port’s annual demand. While full transition to 100% renewable OPS remains a target, this project demonstrates immediate GHG and air pollutant reductions while leveraging existing clean energy pathways.
Future plans include expanding the port’s renewable energy portfolio, notably through wind power investments, to further decarbonize energy inputs and enable 100% renewable shore power in the coming years. Asyaport’s OPS initiative exemplifies the port’s leadership in operationalizing sustainability, advancing local industrial capacity, reducing GHG emissions, and setting a precedent for the broader Turkish maritime sector.