NORWAY & SWEDEN: While onshore power supply (OPS) has been around for some time, its availability is still limited. In many harbors, cruise ships continue to rely on shipboard diesel generators. According to the EU AFIR, all ports must provide shore-side electricity by 2030. To succeed in cutting emissions and improving the harbor environment, providing easy-to-use connections to the main power grid is essential.
In the spring of 2023, Norwegian PSW – Power and Automation AS paired up with Danfoss to create new OPS solutions in three Nordic harbors: Stockholm, Ålesund and Haugesund/Karmsund. The goal was to develop a compact and modular system, that could provide a flexible solution to meet the requirements and blend into the busy harbor landscape. 100+ iC7-Hybrid grid converter units are installed in the harbors of Stockholm, Ålesund, and Haugesund.
Setting up an OPS doesn’t come with a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution. To be able to meet the diverse technical demands and still be able to deliver a flexible and compact solution, requires efficient state-of-the-art components as well as innovative engineering.
Some of the most crucial components are the grid converters. These make sure the power supply matches the required voltage and frequency of the ship by converting the 50Hz grid power to match the 60Hz grid onboard most cruise ships. It is also vital that the system can synchronize and smoothly transition between shore power and the ship's generators to avoid power interruptions.
The power demand on berthed vessels varies widely. Balancing the peak power demand, various voltage levels and frequencies on several ships at the same time is a significant challenge.
Having previously collaborated with Danfoss using VACON® NXP, system integrator PSW was eager to explore the capabilities of the iC7-Hybrid power converter, based on liquid-cooled system modules. With its increased power density and outstanding ability to react to power system dynamics, iC7-Hybrid provided an ideal basis for a compact build.
PSW has used the iC7 series as a basis for further development of their new compact, flexible and modular OPS solutions.
The modular design also addressed the diverse needs of Haugesund/Karmsund. The harbor requested a modular system with the flexibility to connect a wider range of vessels besides cruise ships. The PSW solution supplies cruise ships, RoRo vessels, navy vessels, offshore/supply ships, “Hurtigruten” and explorer ships. Voltage levels available are 400–440-690–6.6 -11 kV and power range 800 kVA, 1600 kVA, 4 MVA and 16 MVA.
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With successful installations, all three harbors are now equipped with OPS solutions that blend seamlessly into the harbor environment. They efficiently match the frequency and voltage, and swiftly react to power dynamics to ensure a reliable and streamlined grid connection for cruise ships.
Cruise and offshore vessel owners are utilizing the available shore power facilities far more than expected by the harbors. The benefits of reduced maintenance on machinery, less noise onboard, fewer crew members on watch, and significantly lower emissions motivate ships to connect whenever shore power is available.
As legislation is becoming more stringent, it is likely that more countries will soon follow Norway’s lead, completely preventing cruise ships from running their engines while docked. And to reduce emissions from cruise ships in harbors and ports worldwide, the relevance of flexible and efficient solutions like this is undeniable.
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NORWAY & SWEDEN: PSW (Power and Automation AS) paired up with Danfoss to create compact OPS solutions in three Nordic harbors: Stockholm, Ålesund and Haugesund/Karmsund.
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