In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable energy practices, here at S4 Energy we have achieved a significant milestone with the commissioning of KINEXT, an innovative energy storage system employing flywheel technology. This cutting-edge solution has transformed the Kone Gottwald harbour crane at United Waalhaven Terminals (UWT) in Rotterdam into a fully electrically powered marvel, marking a crucial step in reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption.
With the commissioning of KINEXT, Kone Gottwald harbour crane of United Waalhaven Terminals (UWT), is now fully electrically powered. This has meant that the diesel generator that once moved the crane has been turned off, saving fuel and immediately avoiding annual c02 emissions of 500 tonnes. This solution makes it possible to electrify the industry without having to wait for a heavier grid connection.
The collaborative effort between S4 Energy and United Waalhaven Terminals has received support from the Smart Energy Systems (SES) program initiated by the municipality of Rotterdam. This program aims to bolster entrepreneurs driving innovations in energy systems and transitions
Rotterdam Councilor Chantal Zeegers, overseeing Climate, Building, Living portfolio, recently paid a visit to S4 Energy at the United Waalhaven Terminals. Reflecting on the success of the SES program, Zeegers expressed satisfaction in supporting 31 innovation projects, including S4 Energy's electrification endeavour. “In this way we have already been able to make various parts of the Rotterdam energy system more sustainable and we support the development of new innovative clusters. It is great to see that S4 Energy has now been able to contribute to the electrification of port cranes, because there is a lot to be achieved in our port in the field of energy transition.”
Dominique Becker Hoff, CCO at S4 Energy, highlighted: “The Smart Energy Systems program of the municipality of Rotterdam has been an important support for us in developing this new technology. We are also pleased with the Rotterdam UWT that they have expressed belief in our innovation. With this installation we can more than half the power demand from the grid. Supplying it back to the grid is not necessary, because we can reuse that energy in the flywheel ourselves”.
UWT scores a first with this installation: it is the first application of KINEXT on a harbour crane. After successful implementation in other applications, such as maintaining the stability of the Dutch electricity grid, S4 Energy is ready to further commercially roll out KINEXT, so that more harbour cranes can operate fully electrically without having to further burden the electricity grid.
You can read more about the Rotterdam Flywheel project here.
In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable energy practices, here at S4 Energy we have achieved a significant milestone with the commissioning of KINEXT, an innovative energy storage system employing flywheel technology. This cutting-edge solution has transformed the Kone Gottwald harbour crane at United Waalhaven Terminals (UWT) in Rotterdam into a fully electrically powered marvel, marking a crucial step in reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption.
With the commissioning of KINEXT, Kone Gottwald harbour crane of United Waalhaven Terminals (UWT), is now fully electrically powered. This has meant that the diesel generator that once moved the crane has been turned off, saving fuel and immediately avoiding annual c02 emissions of 500 tonnes. This solution makes it possible to electrify the industry without having to wait for a heavier grid connection.
The collaborative effort between S4 Energy and United Waalhaven Terminals has received support from the Smart Energy Systems (SES) program initiated by the municipality of Rotterdam. This program aims to bolster entrepreneurs driving innovations in energy systems and transitions
Rotterdam Councilor Chantal Zeegers, overseeing Climate, Building, Living portfolio, recently paid a visit to S4 Energy at the United Waalhaven Terminals. Reflecting on the success of the SES program, Zeegers expressed satisfaction in supporting 31 innovation projects, including S4 Energy's electrification endeavour. “In this way we have already been able to make various parts of the Rotterdam energy system more sustainable and we support the development of new innovative clusters. It is great to see that S4 Energy has now been able to contribute to the electrification of port cranes, because there is a lot to be achieved in our port in the field of energy transition.”
Dominique Becker Hoff, CCO at S4 Energy, highlighted: “The Smart Energy Systems program of the municipality of Rotterdam has been an important support for us in developing this new technology. We are also pleased with the Rotterdam UWT that they have expressed belief in our innovation. With this installation we can more than half the power demand from the grid. Supplying it back to the grid is not necessary, because we can reuse that energy in the flywheel ourselves”.
UWT scores a first with this installation: it is the first application of KINEXT on a harbour crane. After successful implementation in other applications, such as maintaining the stability of the Dutch electricity grid, S4 Energy is ready to further commercially roll out KINEXT, so that more harbour cranes can operate fully electrically without having to further burden the electricity grid.
You can read more about the Rotterdam Flywheel project here.
