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Port electrification brings together vessels, berth infrastructure and the electricity supply. Shore power allows a vessel to use an external electrical supply while connected at berth.
Project planning should consider the vessel interface, available grid capacity, operating procedures and the applicable requirements for the specific port and vessel.
Questions to resolve before selection
An implementation plan needs to bring together the port operator, electrical infrastructure and vessels that will use the berth. The practical questions are the available supply, vessel compatibility, connection procedure and site-specific requirements.
- Identify vessel and berth interfaces
- Assess the available electrical supply
- Set operating and connection procedures
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A shore power project connects the available grid supply to the vessel’s electrical requirements while it is at berth. The starting points are vessel demand, available voltage, frequency, berth layout and connection requirements.
Select the appropriate voltage class
AURALIS offers AC60 low-voltage and GYBP60 high-voltage shore power systems. Review the product specifications and discuss the berth requirements with the engineering team.
Questions to resolve before selection
Before comparing equipment, document the vessel load, berth operating pattern, available grid voltage and frequency, and the intended cable and connector arrangement. These inputs help define a configuration for discussion; they do not replace an electrical design for the site.
- Confirm the vessel and berth interface
- Record available grid capacity and supply characteristics
- Review low- and high-voltage system options
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