URBANCHAIN POWERS SHOREHAM PORT.
Major UK port accelerates journey to meet 2035 clean energy target
Agreement sees UrbanChain supply electricity from October 2026, supporting Shoreham Port's transition towards a more connected and flexible energy future.
A NEW RENEWABLE ENERGY PARTNER.
UrbanChain has secured a new agreement with Shoreham Port, on the South Coast of England, and is now supplying electricity to the Port's operations across its 115-acre estate, home to 175 tenants.
As part of its long-standing commitment to sustainability, Shoreham Port has appointed UrbanChain as its new renewable energy partner, supporting its ambition to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035.
The partnership builds on Shoreham Port's long-standing commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation. The Port is investing in a broad programme of energy infrastructure, including onsite solar generation, wind power, battery storage and the electrification of its cranes and HGV fleet.
Shoreham Port's energy programme
ONSITE SOLAR GENERATION
WIND POWER
BATTERY STORAGE
CRANE ELECTRIFICATION
HGV FLEET ELECTRIFICATION
Shoreham Port each year
THE PORT IN NUMBERS.
COMMERCIAL SHIP CALLS A YEAR
TONNES OF CARGO A YEAR
CONSUMED AND GENERATED A YEAR (APPROX.)
Energy management
As demand evolves, the agreement provides a more flexible and transparent approach to energy management, helping the Port integrate increasing levels of renewable generation, energy storage and electrified operations into a coordinated energy strategy. The Port typically records 600 commercial ship calls and handles around 1.5 million tonnes of cargo each year.
Ports are playing an increasingly important role in the UK's energy transition, serving as hubs for clean energy projects, electrified transport and low-carbon industrial activity, as well as possessing significant land and resource assets.
Beyond energy supply, the agreement establishes a foundation for a wider collaboration that has the potential to see Shoreham Port optimise the value of its renewable generation and battery assets, participate in flexibility markets and further integrate clean energy across its estate. The Port currently consumes and generates approximately 1,000 MWh per year.
The longer-term vision is to create a more interconnected energy ecosystem across the Port estate, enabling Shoreham Port to make the most of its renewable generation while supporting the decarbonisation of operations and future growth in electricity demand.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS.
“We have an ambitious target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2035 through extensive electrification of our operations including mobile machinery and road-going HGVs. We are looking forward to working with UrbanChain to achieve this in an environmentally and economically sustainable way for the long-term future of the Port.”
Brian Rousell Director of Engineering & Environment, Shoreham Port “Ports are critical to both the UK's economy and its energy transition. Shoreham Port has a clear vision for how its energy infrastructure will evolve over the coming years, from renewable generation and battery storage through to fleet electrification. This partnership is about creating the foundations for a smarter and more connected energy ecosystem, helping Shoreham Port unlock greater value from its assets while supporting its long-term decarbonisation ambitions.”
Sarah Espir Partner Account Executive, UrbanChain WHY URBANCHAIN.
- OFGEM-LICENSED SUPPLIER
- PRIVATE ENERGY MARKETS
- TRANSPARENT ENERGY TRACEABILITY
The partnership marks another step in UrbanChain's growing presence across complex commercial and industrial energy users, demonstrating how organisations with ambitious decarbonisation targets can take greater control of their energy supply while preparing for increasing electrification.
UrbanChain is an Ofgem-licensed electricity supplier operating private energy markets that connect electricity consumers more directly with renewable generation. Its platform provides clearer visibility over energy provenance while helping organisations align energy procurement with wider sustainability objectives.
ABOUT THE PARTNERS.
ABOUT URBANCHAIN
UrbanChain is an Ofgem-licensed energy supplier building the UK’s energy operating system. Through its private energy markets, it pools demand and matches it directly with generation, creating long-term, affordable and traceable energy for consumers and a dependable route to market for generators. UrbanChain is backed by Eurazeo and was recently ranked the third-fastest-growing technology company in the Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50.
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ABOUT SHOREHAM PORT
Since its inception, by Act of Parliament in 1760, Shoreham Port has been operating as a Trust Port. Our purpose to this day remains to shape and maintain the Port for the benefit of all stakeholders. The surpluses we make are reinvested in the Port to benefit everyone, creating jobs and opportunities and continually improving the estate. At the centre of a significant industrial cluster, we handle commercial cargoes, leisure, fishing and special projects. Our values and Masterplan guide all our activities as we continue to grow year on year.
Visit the website: www.shoreham-port.co.uk
Get in touch: info@shorehamport.co.uk