Dock, shut down, recharge
Shore power system for Rendsburg District Harbour
Loud engines and the pungent smell of ship diesel often define the atmosphere in ports. At Rendsburg District Harbour, however, a fresh breeze is now blowing: thanks to a new shore power system, vessels can switch off their engines and draw electricity directly from the grid while alongside. During berthing periods, up to ten inland vessels and two passenger ships can now be supplied with low-emission shore power.
Our team was responsible for delivering the entire energy infrastructure – from the expansion of cable routes and the medium-voltage system through to two transformer substations. Project Manager Jörg Hochhaus recalls the challenges involved:
“Harbour operations continued as normal, so we had to align our work very closely with on-site processes. That required detailed planning and precise coordination of individual work steps as well as the delivery of materials. Thanks to our experience with similar harbour projects, everything ran smoothly.” The modernisation achieved through the new shore power system significantly reduces both emissions and noise, setting new standards for sustainable port operations – and for the region as a whole.
Harbour operations continued throughout the project, so we had to coordinate our work precisely with on-site activities. With clear planning and accurate coordination, everything ran smoothly.
Jörg Hochhaus, Projektleiter SCHULZ Systemtechnik, Hamburg
