Ports & Marinas – Energy Solutions with Photovoltaics
Solar power for your harbour – secure supply, lower costs
Ports and marinas bring together many energy consumers: pier and pathway lighting, sanitary and service buildings, workshops, refrigeration for gastronomy/shops, harbour offices – and increasingly also shore power for boats as well as charging points for electric vehicles and e-bikes. At the same time, the expectations of owners and guests are rising: reliable, sustainable, quiet.
With TOP SUN SOLAR, you can turn your location into an efficient, future-proof energy hub: in-house solar power reduces operating costs, battery storage smooths load peaks and secures night-time operations – and billable charging infrastructure creates additional revenue.
Just a few steps to your individual solution.
Our solutions for ports & marinas
- Rooftop PV on harbour & service buildings
Offices, sanitary facilities, workshops, restaurants, warehouses – ideal for high daytime demand and baseloads. - PV carports & covered parking areas
Shade for vehicles/guests, weather-protected spaces – while generating electricity for harbour operations. - Ground-mounted PV on peripheral areas
Under- or underutilised zones become revenue-generating areas – with secure fencing and clean cabling. - Floating PV in protected basins
Additional yield without land-use conflicts – subject to permits and feasibility (waves, anchor movement, environmental protection). - Battery storage (peak shaving & night-time operation)
Cover evening/night-time demand (lighting, shore power), buffer start-up loads (crane/compressor), provide backup for charging points; enhanced supply security.
- Shore power with billing
Power pedestals at jetties incl. calibrated meters, RFID/QR activation, app-based billing, reporting & tariff management – transparent for berth customers. - Charging infrastructure for e-mobility
AC wallboxes & DC fast chargers in car parks; e-bike charging points in guest areas. OCPP-enabled solutions available for backend integration. - Smart energy management (EMS)
Prioritise PV surplus, balance loads between shore power/charging/buildings, monitoring & alerts – all from a single source. - Maritime design & protection
Corrosion-resistant materials (aluminium/stainless steel), high IP ratings (e.g. IP66), UV-resistant cabling, wind/storm statics – all engineered to standards. - Efficiency measures
Conversion to LED harbour lighting, integration of heat pumps/solar hot water for sanitary facilities – complementing PV & storage for maximum savings.
Your benefits as a port/marina operator
With a tailored solar and storage solution from TOP SUN SOLAR, port and marina operators benefit on multiple levels: you not only cut energy costs permanently and protect against rising prices, but also increase the attractiveness of your location for guests and boat owners. Modern charging and shore power solutions create new revenue streams, while your green profile strengthens your image in tourism. You are investing in a secure, economical and sustainable future for your marina.
- Significantly lower energy costs and predictable budgets despite volatile electricity prices
- Supply security: storage & load management stabilise operations (even at peak times)
- New revenue streams: billable shore power, EV and e-bike charging
- Attractive “green” profile for owners, charter clients and tourism
- Higher guest satisfaction: quieter operations, shaded parking/waiting areas (PV carports), convenient charging points
- Access to subsidies & tax advantages – reviewed and managed by us
- Long-term value enhancement and future viability of your site
Our service – from jetty to meter
Analysis → Planning → Permits → Installation → Operation & Maintenance
- Load profile & site analysis incl. profitability calculation
- Technical design (PV, storage, shore power, charging points, EMS), statics & corrosion protection
- Project management & site supervision, coordination with utilities/authorities
- 24/7 monitoring, maintenance, service SLAs, performance optimisation
Your solar system – quick payback
Calculate your payback period and savings in just a few steps, and start benefiting from lower energy costs.