£500k government boost to electrify River Thames

ET  image with partner logos - Low Res

A project to use river vessels to balance London’s power grid have been given a boost with government funding.

The ‘Electric Thames’ project will enable electric vessels to store surplus renewable energy when it’s abundant and return it to the grid during peak demand.

This is premium content

Already a member? SIGN IN now

V2-MJ

Sign up for FREE to continue this article…

It only takes a minute to sign up for a free account, and you’ll get to enjoy:

  • Weekly newsletters providing valuable news and information on the commercial marine sector
  • Access to the Maritime Journal Industry Database
  • Monthly Maritime Journal Magazine (Restricted digital edition)
  • Website access (3 standard news articles per month)

Get access and more free content sign up today

Does your organisation require more access? Upgrade to a subscription and enjoy unlimited news and additional features.