In a new report, Maritime CleanTech and Nordic partners, present clear recommendations on how to accelerate the use of onshore power supply.
In the newly published report, we present an analysis of the existing onshore power supply structure and possible implementation of cold ironing in the Nordic region. Backed by the expertise and insight of our cluster partners and our expert group onshore power, Maritime CleanTech represented Norway in the consortia joining six other partners from all over the Nordics.
Nordic countries leading the way – but should move on
The report clearly outlines how the Nordic maritime industry is on the forefront of shore power supply. Norway is for example a leader in terms of electrification on roads and for domestic ferries and cargo ships.
The onshore power supply facility in Bergen is currently Europe’s largest, with a capacity of 50 MVA, covering and supplying both cruise ships and offshore/supply vessels. This was an initiative by cluster partners BKK and Port of Begen, who established Plug AS as a joint company to build Europes largest OPS, as well as Bergen’s first shore power facility for cruise vessels. Several new projects are underway both in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. In Iceland, three ports are currently working on projects aimed to be installed over the next 1-3 years.
The report demonstrates how the OPS technology now is mature and proven, however, its uptake in both ports and among shipowners has been slow. Many ships cannot today receive shore power; therefore, these ships also need to be retrofitted and prepared for OPS.
Want to learn more about the results, and how we should join forces to accelerate the use of OPS in the future? Read the full report here.
A Nordic Innovation Mobility Mission
To bring shipping in line with the Paris Climate Agreement, we need to reduce CO2 emissions by half. If this is to happen by 2050, this will require a shift in mindsets, business models, and technology. This project was the result of such an initiative.
The Nordic Innovation Mobility Mission granted 8 million NOK to five projects, aiming to decarbonise Nordic ports, transporting people and goods – on and between land and sea. The On-Shore Power Supply in the Nordic Region project has been carried out as one of these five projects, by partners Maritime CleanTech, Danske Havne, PowerCon, Danfoss Drives, World Maritime University, Danish Maritime, and SSPA.