Comprehensive Evaluation Method and Case Study on the Promotion and Application Effectiveness of Shore Power Supply Systems

Abstract

The use of shore power supply system for ships at ports is one of the key promotion technologies for ship emission control according China’s 13th Five-Year Plan.However, there currently lacks established evaluation methods both in Chinaand abroad for the assessment ofshore power effectiveness. This study focuses on the most prevalent issues faced by various local regions in their promotion and application of shore power, proposes a set of evaluation methods tailoredfor local governments in the evaluation of promotion and application from five perspectives: construction and utilization of shore power facilities, institutional mechanisms, incentive policies and regulatory framework as well as a comprehensive evaluation of shore power effectivenessin Shenzhen as a case study. Results demonstrate that theevaluation method can fully reflect the effectiveness of local governments in their promotion of shore power, identify existing issues and opportunities for improvement, and may provide a baseline for the next-phase promotion of regional shore power facilities.