Electrification of the boat fleet of the Albufera Natural Park of Valencia: methodology, economic and environmental assessments

Abstract

This   article   presents   a   methodology   for calculating the energy needs to propose the electrification of  a  fleet  of  small boats.  A  technical,  economic  and environmental analysis of the transition to electric mobilityof thefleet of boats in the wetland of the AlbuferaNatural Park  ofValencia(Spain)is  presented  and  analysed.  The environmental  benefits  of this  transition  are  exploredand aneconomic  assessment is done, including the  evaluation of the necessary public incentives to capture all the benefits related tothistransitionand make it feasible.