Plans for two Humber ports to be powered by onshore wind are moving a step closer as proposals go to public consultation.
Owner Associated British Ports is looking to install four turbines in Grimsby - home to the world’s largest offshore wind cluster - and a further two upriver at Immingham. Together they would have a generation capacity of up to 36MW.
As reported when the plan was first unveiled last month, they could have a blade tip height of up to 150m - significantly higher than the 94m Dock Tower, and three times the height of the biomass silos serving Drax.
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Hull is also being considered by the Humber team, as it embarks on further investment in clean technology to green up port operations.
The Humber ports already host some of the world’s largest rooftop solar installations, with a substantial share of the plant equipment and vehicle fleet switched to electric, as hydrogen opportunities are also explored.
“The presence of wind turbines within the port estate reflects the innovation of our ports and shows our commitment and investment to becoming sustainable,” Simon Bird, Humber ports director, said when the proposals were released.
The next step in the consenting process will see plans presented at Grimsby Town Hall between 1.30pm and 7.30pm on Wednesday, April 19 and at Immingham Civic Centre between 11.30am and 7.30pm.
The 6MW turbines would be located to the west of the port estate in Grimsby, with two north of Alexandra Dock, and two off Moody Lane. All areas are currently used for car import handling, away from the operational quaysides - with one almost on the spot where Tioxide Tower stood until 2015.
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Locations in Immingham have yet to be revealed, but are anticipated in time for the events, with proposed plans to be on display. Members of the project team will also be available to discuss them with.
Proposals followed the release of ABP’s £2 billion plan for energy transition growth and Net Zero 2040, entitled Ready for Tomorrow. And they come as its Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal and Immingham Green Energy Terminal also navigate the consenting process.
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