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Belfast Harbour receives £15m for zero-emission transport and energy testing project
Overview
Belfast Harbour is set to become a live testing environment for zero-emission transport and energy systems following a £15m investment from UK Research and Innovation's Local Innovation Partnerships Fund. Led by Artemis Technologies, the project will integrate electric vessels, marine charging, autonomous transport, and energy systems using digital twin technology to reduce barriers to commercial adoption and optimise energy use.
Key points
- Belfast Harbour received a £15m investment from UK Research and Innovation's Local Innovation Partnerships Fund.
- The project cluster is led by Artemis Technologies and connects electric vessels, marine charging, autonomous transport, and energy systems.
- A secure digital network will be used to optimise transport schedules and coordinate energy consumption with renewable supply.
- Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald highlighted that the project aims to match energy supply with the harbour's high energy demands.
- The initiative is the second project announced from the £30m allocation to the Belfast-Derry Innovation Corridor.