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What is the largest container handling facility in Hamburg?

CTB with an area of around 1.4 square kilometres is the largest container handling facility in Hamburg. The terminal area is used efficiently with a mix of conventional storage space and automatic container block storage. Hundreds of containers are handled at the intermodal facility, which links the terminal to the European railway network.

What is Germany's electricity storage capacity?

They still make up the largest share of the electricity storage capacity in Germany; about 30 projects commissioned between 1926 and 2004 provide a total capacity of about 7 GW. The majority are operated by utilities and they principally provide time-shifted electricity supply and balancing energy.

How does Germany support the development of energy storage facilities?

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, responsible for energy policy in Germany on the federal level, supports the development of electricity storage facilities. Under the Energy Storage Funding Initiative launched in 2012, funding for the development of energy storage systems has been provided to around 250 projects.

Why is the port of Hamburg a major economic opportunity?

Handling, production, distributing and using sustainable fuels and energy sources in the port represents a major economic opportunity, HPA said. The Port of Hamburg produces energy to supply more and more ships with onshore electricity from renewable sources.