Kiel Piles on Power

The Port of Kiel is to receive two onshore power plants after port operator Seehafen Kiel awarded a contract to technology company, Siemens AG. This €17 million ($17.7 million) construction project, which follows earlier similar work undertaken by Siemens in the port, is due for completion by the end of 2023 and includes a 50/60 Hz shore power system for cruise ships and ferries, as well as a separate 50 Hz shore power system exclusively for ferries. Up to six ships will be supplied with green electricity, simultaneously.