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New shore power system to further cut Port of Gothenburg’s carbon footprint January 27, 2021, by Naida Hakirevic More ships will be able to connect to shoreside power at Swedish Port of Gothenburg within a few weeks, the port authority revealed. The Gothenburg Port Authority has been working for a long time to encourage ships calling at the port to benefit from shore power when at berth instead of keeping their engines running. The shoreside power system is currently undergoing tests at yet another quay, the port authority said, adding that there is the potential to reduce carbon emissions by 650 tonnes per year. ....
New shoreside power system reduces carbon emissions at the Port of Gothenburg The Gothenburg Port Authority has been working for a long time to encourage ships calling at the port to connect to the shoreside power system when at berth instead of keeping their engines running. The shoreside power system is currently undergoing tests at yet another quay, which means that even more ships will be able to connect to shoreside power within a few weeks. There is the potential to reduce carbon emissions by 650 tonnes per year. By connecting ships at berth to a shoreside power facility, carbon emissions can be cut substantially, and emissions of sulphur dioxide and nitric oxide can be reduced to a minimum. This solution also offers a quieter port environment and an improved working environment on board. ....