The Port of Ystad in Sweden prepares to open the world’s[ds_preview] largest high voltage shore connection (HVSC) in mid-September. With a capability to service up to four ships simultaneously, the approximately 7 mill. $ facility offers 50 and 60 Hz frequencies at 11,000 V. The HVSC enables docked vessels to draw the electricity needed for operating their onboard systems. Since the use of shore-side power allows ships to shut off their diesel engines while docked in port it also facilitates maintenance work on engines and generators onboard. The output is approximately 5 MW, comparable to the energy needs of a 250 house community. The Port of Ystad is the country’s second largest port for rail transports and the third for passengers.
