Onshore Wind Generation Expansion - Energy demand and local air quality

Shoreham Port is host to a growing industrial cluster, a traffic study undertaken in 2021 recorded 769 HGV movements during a weekday and 182 at weekends. Many of these vehicles move through local communities as they convey cargo to and from the Port. The introduction of e-HGVs has the potential to reduce noise and improve air quality through the reduction of reliance on diesel. The Port has recently invested in the area's first e-HGV charging points and the first truck arrives in June. Our modelling suggests that expansion of e-HGV usage will significantly increase the level of power required on site, more than is available from the local grid. This presentation outlines our proposals to expand our existing onshore wind farm to enable charging of more e-HGVs through locally produced renewable energy. Hear from the team behind the project and how they are working with communities to make a positive difference to local air quality.

Shoreham Port is a thriving Trust Port in Sussex, England, with excellent infrastructure, facilities, and customer service. Founded in 1760, our purpose today remains to keep ‘improving our Trust Port for everyone.’ We offer a full range of services aligned to cargo shipping, fishing, and leisure berthing, alongside an extensive commercial property portfolio. Certified as an EcoPort since 2013, we are amongst the most sustainable ports in the UK.

Meet your speaker

Anthony Bennett MSc, Engineering Project Manager, Shoreham Port

Following a successful career as an Officer in the Royal Navy, Anthony joined Shoreham Port in April 2024 to project manage the improved and expanded, 51 berth fishing marina at Fishersgate. This was followed by the installation of 10 shoreside electrical points to allow the large fishing vessels using the Port to ‘plug in’ when alongside and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels to maintain on board services. Over the past year, Anthony has been developing the Port's proposal for further expansion of the current on shore wind production.

More information

We welcome visitors to the Port to come and experience our unique environment and learn more about us. While enjoying your time here, please be aware that this is a working Port and moving vehicles, uneven ground and deep water all feature within our footprint.

Please be careful as you explore; keep away from the water’s edge and bear the weather conditions in mind. While here you must follow any instructions provided by our team, and stay on marked walkways at all times.

Please make sure you wear suitable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.

How to get here

With sustainability in mind, we are a short walk from the train station at Southwick, right on the Stagecoach 700 bus route, and have a lot of room for cycles. If you choose to drive, there are a limited number of parking spaces available at Shoreham Port, including disabled spaces.

We ask that attendees ensure to allow plenty of time to get to where you need to be, for most events we would advise arriving 10 minutes before the advertised start time. There is no need to print tickets, please just give your name to a member of the team at the entrance.