What is shore power?

Shore power refers to the possibility for a ship to plug in to an onshore electricity grid when in port. With shore power, the vessel does not have to use its auxiliary engines to generate power. This decreases emissions and noise. Shore power can also be used to charge the energy storage system on board the ship. shore power connection.

What is a shore power facility?

Shore power facilities will generally form part of a wider port energy network including electric power for port assets and back-up power generators. Ports that have a high-power grid connection (or could upgrade their connection at reasonable cost) do have the option of supplying shore power directly from the grid.

Can shore power infrastructure reduce emissions?

Shore power infrastructure has the potential to significantly reduce emissions by enabling vessels to turn off their engines, and instead plug into the local electricity grid to power auxiliary systems while at berth.

How effective is shore power?

Shore power can be most effective when applied at ports with a high percentage of frequently returning vessels. Barriers to shore power include infrastructure and electricity costs. Shore power can require significant investments in landside infrastructure and vessel modifications.

Why does shipping need a shore power connection?

Mounting pressure from regulatory bodies and the general public to cut emissions in ports has driven shipping to consider shore power connection. As a leader in electric shipping and smart port technology, ABB Marine & Ports offers comprehensive shore connection solutions comprising state-of-the-art infrastructure both onshore and onboard.

How many ports have a shore power system?

Additionally, ports have seen an increase in the number of vessels that are equipped with shore power. There are currently ten ports using high voltage systems serving cruise, container and refrigerated (“reefer”) vessels, and many more ports that use low voltage systems, serving tugs, fishing, and offshore support vessels.