Ships to use solar, wind shore power

Thu 14 Jun 2012, 14:33 GMT

Ships to use solar, wind shore power

Vessels to use shore-based electricity produced by solar or wind power.

Swedish coastal shipping firm Pallas Shipping has announced that it has decided with its customers to connect their vessels to green power when the vessels are at berth for unloading or loading.

The company has already begun this effort and the MT Pallas is equipped with shore power connections in order to use 'green electricity'.

The commitment to use 'green electricity' means that Pallas Shipping will scrutinize the electricity supplier’s production and choose to purchase their electricity, where possible, when it is produced by solar or wind power.

The entire project is expected to be completed by the end of August. The next ship in turn is the MV Pallas Ocean.

The principal advantages of a shore-based power connection are:

* Fuel savings, as you are not required to run the generators on the ship.

* Reductions in CO2 and NOX emissions.

* Lower noise level for the crew and for the people and animals that reside in close proximity to the ship.

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