EU container power generation

Do EU ports need a lot of electricity?

Accurate estimates of power demand at EU ports have become increasingly critical due to stringent regulations, such as AFIR and FuelEU Maritime. AFIR mandates that by 2030, 90% of all port calls by container and passenger ships at TEN-T ports must use shore-side electricity.

Which ports will provide onshore power to container ships?

… commented Johan Wallén, Marketing and Sales Manager at Ports of Stockholm. The ports of Aarhus, Gothenburg, Bremerhaven, and Stockholm will provide onshore power to container ships calling at the ports by 2030.

How will the EU connect Europe Facility work?

With a joint support of €18,8 million from the EU fund Connecting Europe Facility for the project EU.OPS.Network, the ports of Aarhus, Gothenburg, Bremerhaven, and Stockholm will provide onshore power to container ships calling at the ports by 2030.

How much capacity does the EU need for containerships & passenger ships?

The EU's impact assessment suggests containerships and passenger ships alone would require 5.6 GW of capacity to meet their mandates, which could come from new projects or better utilization of existing facilities.

Will Northern European ports reduce emissions from container ships moored at quays?

Northern European ports in collaboration... Four Northern European ports are set to significantly reduce emissions from container ships moored at their quays.

How will EU regulations affect OPS for container and passenger ships?

EU regulation, adapted under the Fit for 55 program, is focused on OPS for container and passenger ships because these segments produce the highest emissions per ship. Two regulations will drive adoption of OPS for these segments: