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Energy supply systems for shore power supply in ports
Where is shore power used?
As an environmentally friendly alternative to supplying power to ships in the port, shore power is a decisive factor in reducing the environmental impact on the port area. The regulation issued by the European Union, which requires shore power in most cases, makes the challenge for port operators even more important. This leads to pressure to provide functional solutions at the quayside, which will increase in the coming years.
Cold ironing will therefore be mandatory at all major EU ports in future, affecting not only cargo vessels but also cruise ships. The requirements for the application differ in terms of the length of idle time, the need for flexible connections and also the type of power supply, particularly with regard to voltage and plug-in connections. igus offers various systems that meet the requirements of port operators and specifications of cable feed systems on board ships.
Application examples from the shore power supply
Use at container terminals
The handling capacity at the quay wall determines whether the terminal is profitable. With daily arrivals and departures, flexible planning of the ships' berthing positions is therefore absolutely essential.
As the cable management system on board the vessel can be located in various places and the maximum extension length is limited (35-55m), stationary shore connections on the quay restrict the connection area. The igus mobile SPO technology offers flexibility for your terminal and helps you save costs.
Solutions for shore power supply on board
For container shipping, the IEC 80005-1 standard states that the cable feed system be installed on the ship. Container ships sail on all the world's seas, braving wind and weather in the harshest conditions.
The cable management system is carried on board, either as a semi-mobile system in a 40'HC container in a container space near the stern of the ship or as a permanently installed system usually located amidships, depending on the position of the engine room.
The igus e-spool offers the necessary specifications, is flexible to use and requires little maintenance.
Special requirements in offshore and LNG areas
Offshore terminals and ships place high demands on the flexibility and reliability of energy chain solutions, especially in combination with extreme weather conditions and changing berthing positions. LNG terminals, on the other hand, require robust and low-maintenance shore power supply solutions that can cope with the challenges of long distances, harsh environmental conditions and constant operational readiness, for which the OSC energy supply system is ideal. Both areas need systems that can compensate for movements due to tides, wind and waves and implement emergency mechanisms. Such a system can also be found in our user report on the FSU in Bahrain.
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