On 25–26 February 2026, REDII Ports concluded its three-and-a-half-year journey with a well-attended and highly engaging Closing Conference hosted by the Port of Skagen.
The event brought together project partners, ports, energy stakeholders, maritime companies, technology providers and policy representatives from across the North Sea Region. Over two days, participants reviewed the concrete results of the project and discussed how ports can take on a stronger role in the transition towards renewable energy and low-emission transport.
Throughout the project period, the partnership behind Renewable Energy Development and Intelligent Implementation in PORTS (REDII Ports) has developed, tested and implemented 17 pilot solutions covering shore power, battery integration, hydrogen applications, renewable fuels, small-scale energy production and market tools. These pilots have demonstrated that ports can act not only as transport hubs, but as facilitators and integrators of regional renewable energy systems.
The conference provided a platform to present the project’s final strategic recommendations, positioning ports as Green Energy Hubs capable of connecting local renewable resources, energy developers and maritime end-users. The discussions clearly showed that the experiences and results generated in REDII Ports are directly relevant for ports navigating new regulatory requirements and increasing decarbonisation ambitions.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to all project partners for their commitment, professionalism and constructive cooperation throughout the project. Special thanks are also extended to the many companies, technical experts and stakeholders who have contributed to pilots, workshops, testing activities and knowledge exchange during the project period. Their engagement has been essential for turning strategic ambitions into practical, operational solutions.
With the conclusion of the project, the work continues. The knowledge, tools and partnerships developed in REDII Ports provide a solid foundation for further investments and collaboration towards climate-neutral ports in the North Sea Region and beyond.