Port of Klaipeda to launch shore power supply by 2026

The European Union’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) program will grant €8.6 million ($9.4 million) in funding for shore power installation at the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda.

PHOTO: Aerial view of Lithuania's Port of Klaipeda. Twitter of @portofklaipeda1

The first four shore power units will be installed for DFDS and TT-Line ferries calling at the Port of Klaipeda, the port authority said. Three of these units will be installed at the port’s central terminal, and one unit will be installed at its container terminal.

These four shore power units for ro-ro ferries are expected to become operational by 2026.

The port plans to expand its shore power supply and install more units to serve cruise ships and container ships calling at the port, as well as its own fleet, by 2028.

“The port of Klaipėda, having implemented this infrastructure project, plans to buy electricity from suppliers who will generate it from renewable sources - wind, sun,” it added.

By Konica Bhatt

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