The lead consortium is ABB to provide shore-to-ship power connections for ferries and cruise ships in the Port of Toulon
ABB's shore power connection technology reduces emissions and noise during port stays
Future-proof onshore energy storage systems allow for the management of fluctuations in energy demand from the local grid and the utilization of emerging renewable energy sources
Handling more than 1.6 million ferry and cruise ship passengers annually, the Port of Toulon is committed to ABB shore connectivity technology at a critical stage of its sustainability.
With around 1,300 ferries and cruise ships calling at the city center each year, the Port of Toulon plays an important role in elevating the area's attractiveness for business and tourists. The port is also at the heart of the "Zero Smoke Stopover" program in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region (South Pacific Pacific), which aims to electrify the terminals of Toulon, Marseille and Nice for zero-emission layovers for ships1.
The shore power connection allows the vessel to switch off the diesel generator during the port call. For shipowners, this means saving on fuel and maintenance costs while switching to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources. Cruise ship and ferry passengers, as well as local residents, benefit not only from cleaner air, but also from less noise and vibration generated when ships are docked.
"Toulon was the first Eastern Mediterranean port to power all its terminals. This is an innovative project built on an intelligent energy flow management system with a unique energy mix. With the support of ABB and Région Sud PACA and our partners, we are significantly improving air quality at our ports while maintaining business activity. Shore power connections will eliminate more than 80% of pollutant emissions. It will also save 9,000 hours per year on diesel-powered vessels. The ferry activity in the city of Toulon alone is equivalent to a reduction in sulphur emissions of 50,000 cars per year," said Hubert · Falco, president of the Eastern Mediterranean Metropolis of Toulon Provence.
"Technically, the project is developing a new smart smart grid that uses digital technology to manage the flow of energy from multiple interconnected sources. Infrastructure optimizes overall energy efficiency while limiting the carbon footprint," says Frédéric Mestivier, designer and technical director of the Metropolitan Power Project in the Eastern Mediterranean of Toulon de Provence.
ABB is leading the consortium selected to manage and execute this turnkey project, which will be commissioned in 2023. The ABB solution will be able to provide enough energy to meet the needs of three ferries or one cruise ship calling at the port at the same time. The ship will have the possibility to connect to a power supply of 50 or 60Hz. As part of the consortium, Eiffage Construction will carry out civil engineering work, while Fauché will be responsible for installing and connecting the equipment.
Through an innovative design established by the Eastern Mediterranean metropolis of Toulon-Provence, the system implemented with ABB equipment will be able to automatically adjust the energy mix to provide energy to the ship through the local power network (Enedis), solar energy from photovoltaic shelters, such as energy storage systems consisting of lithium batteries. The system will help smooth consumption peaks while allowing excess solar energy production to be stored. It will also be able to use other renewable energy sources, such as fuel cells, as they become available.
Jyri Jusslin, Head of Services at ABB Marine & Ports, said: "We are honoured to have been selected by Méditerranée Metropolis in Toulon Provence for this innovative project. "We commend the Toulon authorities for seizing this opportunity. It sets a more sustainable future for the intelligent systems that already exist today. ”
According to the climate plan announced in 2017, sustainable transport, including maritime and inland vessels, will play an important role in the goal set by France to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
According to trade association Interferry 2, globally, ferries carry about 4 billion passengers and 370 million cars annually. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a strategy to reduce annual emissions by at least 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050, and passenger traffic is under pressure to meet these targets.
As a leader in electric shipping and smart port technologies, ABB offers comprehensive shore connectivity solutions, including state-of-the-art onshore and onshore infrastructure. ABB's shore-to-ship power technology has been adopted by more than 50 ports around the world to support the goal of reducing emissions and working towards sustainable maritime transportation.
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