The Port of Barcelona has opened its first onshore power supply (OPS) system at Hutchison Best container terminal, which is the first to be deployed in such a facility in a Mediterranean port.
The equipment makes it possible to supply ships with 100% renwable-origin electricity so that they can turn off their engines whilst in the port and reduce emissions.
The OPS is the first to be implemented under the €200m (U$220m) Nexigen plan which will enable all wharves at the Port of Barcelona to be electrified, reducing emissions from port activity.
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