Denmark’s Port of Aarhus has an onshore power plant on its way to container ships, which will be the first of its kind in the country.
According to a new agreement, the onshore power plant will be supplied by Danish PowerCon.
“We are pleased that we can once again collaborate with PowerCon to establish a shore power facility. It will reduce both noise and local particle pollution caused by ships using diesel generators. This benefits both the residents of the surrounding area and theemployees at the port,” said Anne Zachariassen, COO at Port of Aarhus.
The year 2024 marked the first full year of operation for the shore power facility at the cruise terminal, with 68% of the cruise ships docking there using shore power. The facility for container ships, however, will be a little different, according to the port’s announcement.
PowerCon will deliver the transformer station and power management system for the new facility, while ShibataFenderTeam and Igus will supply a flexible cable system that can be moved around the quay to meet the ships’ needs. This setup will enable the facility to supply power to up to four container vessels simultaneously when fully completed.
“The shore power facility at the container terminal is one of the most advanced projects in Europe. We are proud that PowerCon’s technology and expertise contribute to a vision that sets new standards for green port operations,” pointed out Jacob Bjarkam, Head of Sales at PowerCon.
Danish ports in Aarhus and Gothenburg, Germany’s port of Bremerhaven, and Sweden’s port of Stockholm will all offer shore power for container ships by 2030 as part of the “OPS Network” project, which is supported by the European Union (EU) fund “Connecting Europe Facilities” with a grant of €18.8 million.
The shore power facility for container ships is expected to be completed in 2026.
