The German seaport has installed nearly 300 panels across the gangway roof of its Ostseekai cruise terminal.

Each module is 335 W, so the output of the entire setup is almost 100 kWp, thus making it possible to generate up to 90,000 kWh per year.

The port plans to consume around 80% of the generated electricity for its needs - powering the nearby onshore power supply facility and the terminal's LED façade. The remaining portion will be fed to the grid.

Together with the existing photovoltaic systems in the Ostuferhafen, the Port of Kiel already generates about 300,000 kWh/year of electricity from solar energy.

Photo: Port of Kiel