Green Energy.
LED technology.
Ports play a central role in the global economy and international trade. In view of increasing environmental pollution and climate change, the sustainable use of energy is becoming increasingly important. Through innovative technologies and environmentally friendly measures, we can further reduce our ecological footprint and make a significant contribution to climate protection. The use of LED lighting and energy-optimised building technology helps to reduce energy consumption. We are consistently focussing on innovative and sustainable technologies.
Starting with the construction of Shed 4 in the Ostuferhafen in 2013, all new buildings have since been equipped with this lighting concept. The terminal building at Norwegenkai, Sheds 1 and 2 and the shed in Ostuferhafen were converted in 2015. The longer service life leads to a reduction in operating costs and maintenance expenses.
National Climate Protection Initiative
With the National Climate Initiative, the Federal Environment Ministry has been initiating and funding numerous projects that contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions since 2008. Its programmes and projects cover a broad spectrum of climate protection activities: From the development of long-term strategies to concrete assistance and investment-based funding measures. This diversity is a guarantee for good ideas. The National Climate Initiative helps to anchor climate protection on the ground. It benefits consumers as well as companies, local authorities and educational institutions. You can find out more under this link.
Please find more information about the projects that have been realised or are currently being implemented below.
The open spaces in the other parts of the port are also to be successively converted.
2024/25: LED expansion Schwedenkai
CPI: Renewal of the outdoor lighting on the Schwedenkai site with LED lighting
As part of this measure, some of the outdoor lighting at Schwedenkai was converted to LED lighting between May 2024 and April 2025. With an investment volume of around 55,000 euros, LED floodlights were installed there to replace the old lighting. This will reduce electricity consumption by 56 per cent, saving over 26,000 kilowatt hours of electrical energy per year.
The measure is being subsidised under the funding code 67K24651 as part of the National Climate Protection Initiative.
2024/25: LED expansion Ostuferhafen
CPI: Renewal of the interior lighting in Shed 3 (warehouse/logistics)
on the Ostuferhafen site with energy-efficient LED lighting
As part of this project, the interior lighting of Shed 3, which is used as a warehouse and logistics hall, was and will be converted to LED lighting from November 2024 to October 2025. With an investment volume of around 22,000 euros, 24 ceiling lights will be replaced and converted. This will reduce electricity consumption by around 52 per cent. This will save almost 15,000 kilowatt hours of electrical energy per year.
The measure is being subsidised under the funding code 67K25207 as part of the National Climate Protection Initiative.
2019/20: LED expansion Ostuferhafen
CPI: Renewal of the outdoor lighting on the areas of the Ostuferhafen with energy-efficient LED lighting
Between September 2019 and March 2020, this project equipped the open terminal area in the Ostuferhafen with LED lighting. With an investment volume of around 250,000 euros, 160 lamps with LED technology were installed there. In addition, the existing lighting control system has been optimised in line with the new LED lighting. This will reduce electricity consumption by almost 72 per cent and save over 275,000 kilowatt hours of electrical energy per year.
This measure was subsidised under the funding code 03K10779 as part of the National Climate Protection Initiative of the Federal Ministry for the Environment.
Energy efficiency
The PORT OF KIEL and AIRPORT KIEL have been audited in accordance with the requirements of DIN EN 16247-1 with regard to the provisions of the Energy Services Act (EDL-G). The recommendations for action developed as part of the audit - primarily in relation to lighting equipment and control - have already been implemented for the most part or will be implemented in the course of upcoming modernisation measures.