Energy-as-a-Service
Aimilios Mouchtaropoulos, Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer
Blue Growth Piraeus | 06 August 2023
RhoePaving the way to a sustainable future
EaaSModel
MaritimeSector
Clean EnergyFocus
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Energy-as-a-Service
Aimilios Mouchtaropoulos, Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer
Blue Growth Piraeus | 06 August 2023
The Problem
Waterborne transport is one of the largest contributors to global CO2 emissions — and regulations are tightening fast.
The urgency
2-3%Global Waterborne Transport
of total GHG emissions
13%EU Waterborne Transport
of transport emissions — potential 50-250% rise by 2050
40-50%IMO Reduction Targets
reduction by 2030 (40%) & 2050 (50%), vs 2008 baseline
The Need
Cleaner energy solutions for maritime transport — but ship owners face real barriers to adoption.
Shipowner & Operator Pains
Lack of Incentives
High Initial Investment
Limited Knowledge
Resistance to Change
Complex Management of Energy Infrastructure
The Solution
Platform Services
Grid Services
Price Optimization
Battery Analytics
Fleet Optimization
Dynamic Pricing
Physical Infrastructure
Grid Connection
Power grid integration for shore-side energy supply
Port & Charging Infrastructure
Charging stations and energy delivery at ports
Quick Battery Exchange
Rapid battery swap for minimal vessel downtime
Platform Capabilities
Location Planning
Charging Scheduling
Infrastructure Deployment
Pricing Strategy
Cloud Management
Innovation
The clean energy needed, when needed, where needed & at a competitive price.
Scalability: Potential integration with any alternative fuel.
The Business Model
Innovative Business Model
Energy as a Service
(EaaS)
Pay per Use
(PPU)
Revenue Model
Subscription
Monthly or annual subscription fee for platform access and energy management services.
$
Per-Use Fee
Per-swapping fee charged for battery exchanges at port charging infrastructure.
The Unique Value Proposition
What makes EaaS platform unique?
1. Reliable clean energy availability.
2. Zero emission fleet.
3. Reduced vessel's operational expenses & financial risks. Pricing optimization.
4. Economic viability & competitiveness of alternative solutions.
5. Accessible, sustainable & affordable shipping → Reduction of GHG emissions in the maritime industry.
Development Strategy
Phase 1Concluded
Research & Conceptualization
- Value Proposition Define
- Market Research
- Competitor Analysis
- Business Model Refinement
Phase 2Under Development
Platform Design & Development
- Software Development
- Integration with Partners
Testing & Refinement
- Pilot Launch
- User Feedback Iteration
- Scalability Testing
Phase 3Planned
Launch & Expansion
- Full-Scale Launch
- Marketing & Sales
- Continuous Improvement
Sustainability & Growth
- Long-Term Relationships
- New Features Development (Based on User Feedback & Market Trends)
The Team
Advisors
Nikolaos Tsoniotis
Partner, Ideas Forward, serial entrepreneur
Ioannis Politis
Assistant Professor AuTh, Head of Transportation Planning Laboratory
Vasilis Karkatzounis
Legal Counsel, Legal Engineer CIPP/E
Maritime Partners
