In addition to the solar plants, a smaller share of power is also contributed through energy recuperation from cranes. Our first solar power plant was built in the port area back in 2010, and in recent years we have significantly accelerated the construction of new facilities.
In 2024, we built five new solar power plants with a combined capacity of 4.7 MW. Already this year, we have added three more to the network:
- New Avtoservis d.o.o. hall – capacity 144 kWp
- Reefer Warehouse No. 13 – capacity 447 kWp
- Passenger Terminal building – capacity 48 kWp
In line with our adopted strategy, Luka Koper will continue to expand the capacity of its photovoltaic plants in the coming years. By 2030, the Company plans to reach a total installed capacity of 10 MW, increasing to 25 MW by 2040 and 50 MW by mid-century.
With 10 MW of installed solar power capacity, we will be able to generate enough electricity to cover approximately 20% of the port’s total consumption.
Our in-house electricity production from solar power plants provides a renewable energy source that varies depending on seasonal, climatic, and lighting conditions. For this reason, complete self-sufficiency is not achievable, and we therefore refer to partial self-sufficiency. In theory, full self-sufficiency could be achieved by producing energy surpluses during the day and storing them in batteries. However, given the energy-intensive nature of port operations, which continue well into the night, and the current costs of large-scale battery storage systems, this remains technically and economically challenging.
