Shore power dramatically cuts emissions at ports – but will anyone use it?

Electrek
By Jo BorrásOct 7, 2026, 7:42 pm280 ptsTrendingTop
Portsmouth International Port has taken a huge step towards reducing the air pollution caused by idling marine engines with the launch of the UK’s first high-voltage, multi-berth shore power system that allows docked ships to connect to grid power and shut off their on-board generators. In theory, shore power…

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