Project type: Energy Efficiency
Project location: Germany, Switzerland, Austria
Project status: Active
Annual emission reduction of the whole project: Expected annual emissions reduction of 160 t CO2e
This funding programme supports inland navigation in Germany, Switzerland and Austria by converting vessels to renewable propulsion systems or by purchasing new vessels powered by renewable propulsion. This saves fossil fuels and reduces CO2 emissions. Using clean propulsion systems also reduces particulate matter and noise pollution in and around waterways.
Passenger ships in German, Austrian and Swiss inland waterways are mostly equipped with internal combustion engines powered by diesel. Conventional diesel engines are still the preferred option for new or refurbished vessels. High investment costs and a lack of experience with renewable propulsion technology in shipping are amongst the biggest challenges.
The aim of this support programme is to promote the decarbonisation of passenger shipping on inland waterways in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Our funding supports the use of alternative drives for the purchase of new vessels or for the conversion of vessels.
The programme not only replaces fossil fuels with renewable energy sources; it also reduces noise pollution in and around waterways.
The CO₂ savings attributable to the procurement or conversion of these vessels are sold on the voluntary CO2 market. The support programme is financed by the proceeds of the sale. This will enable shipping companies to make investment costs more profitable in the medium term. Under the support programme, the emissions reductions achieved are compensated for over ten years with a contribution per tonne of CO2 saved.
Shipping companies in Austria, Germany and Switzerland are eligible to participate in the support programme, provided that the admission requirements are met. Registration is temporarily limited to six vessels per year and/or a total of 20 vessels by 2030.
For Swiss shipping companies that opt for electrification as an alternative propulsion system, we recommend our support programme in collaboration with the KliK Foundation.
As part of the project, we provide information on request to all stakeholders – shipping companies, shipyards and technology manufacturers, government offices and trade associations in all three countries.
The programme is open to passenger ships and car ferries on inland waterways in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Register today! We’ll be happy to assist you:
Fill in the registration form before awarding a contract for refurbishment or signing a sales agreement for the investment concerned, sign the form and submit it to myclimate together with the supplementary documents required.
Once the documents have been signed and approved, a support contract is drawn up.
The refurbishment contract can now be awarded or the sales agreement signed, as applicable.
Once the vessels have been brought into service, data must be made available to myclimate annually for monitoring purposes. myclimate will use the data to calculate the CO₂ emissions savings, which are expected to be externally reviewed every two years.
The funding contributions are disbursed after the external audit.
You can find the entire documentation on the climate protection project here.
*as at the end of 2024. Find out how myclimate reports these SDGs in our FAQ.
The programme contributes to sustainable development with renewable technology and helps to avoid particulate matter and noise pollution.
This programme means CO₂ emissions are avoided.
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