ECO-FRIENDLY MARINAS & RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Redefining Marinas as Energy Hubs

Explore how marinas can move beyond sustainability rhetoric and become active players in the energy transition of the yachting industry.

Marinas are among the largest energy consumers in the yachting sector, yet they remain one of its weakest links when it comes to renewable integration and emissions reduction. This whitepaper brings together the key insights from the dedicated hackathon Eco-Friendly Marinas & Renewable Energy Solutions: Reimagining Marinas as Energy Hubs, led by Oscar Siches, Senior Consultant at A1 Yacht Trade Consortium SA, during TBSF25, where marina operators, engineers, consultants, and energy experts confronted the gap between ambition and operational reality.

Why this report matters

• It exposes the real challenges behind the “eco-marina” narrative. The report reveals why sustainability efforts in marinas often fall short—limited to isolated initiatives rather than systemic change.
• It highlights the infrastructure gap holding back energy transition. From shore power limitations to the lack of charging capacity for hybrid and electric yachts, the findings clarify where the bottlenecks truly lie.
• It reframes sustainability as an economic opportunity. The whitepaper explores how renewable integration, incentive mechanisms, and new concession models can strengthen marina competitiveness and long-term viability.
• It translates discussion into action. Drawing directly from hackathon debates, the report outlines strategic priorities and recommendations designed to move marinas from pilot projects to scalable, future-ready energy hubs.