ABB has won an order with Portsmouth International Port to supply a shore connection solution for visiting ferries and cruise ships. Part of the U.K. port’s Sea Change project to design, build and operate a shore power system across its three busiest berths, the installation will serve two ferry berths, each with five connection points, and an additional berth shared by ferries and cruise ships.

The system is due for installation in the fourth quarter of 2024 and expected to be operational by the second quarter of 2025.

ABB’s shore connection allows vessels to turn off their engines while at berth, preventing annual carbon dioxide emissions for the vessels calling at the Portsmouth International Port at an estimated 20,000 metric tons from 2027. This will significantly improve air quality in the harbor area while helping the port to realize its long-term environmental ambitions.

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