Power supply points

Twelve power supply points are now operational at the port. The aim is to supply shore power to ships under 120 metres in length, as well as to land-based equipment. This installation is part of the port's ongoing commitment to minimising the impact of its operations on the environment. 

Ships under 120 metres in length - such as the dredger Cap d’Aunis, sand carriers, and ships undergoing technical stopovers at the Shipbuilding and Repair Centre - can now operate at berth without needing to use their thermal generators.

The development of this shore power supply infrastructure was carried out with Enedis, the research focused on:

• the best connection ergonomics,
• the greatest versatility of use,
• the ease of operation.

Although operating at low voltage (400 volts), the power supply terminals provide high power outputs (ranging from 250 to 600 amperes).
Twelve power supply points have been installed, including nine built-in plugs along the quays on the following area (see the map below):

• the Wet Dock,
• the Alcyone Quay,
• the Lombard Quay,
• the dry docks,
• the southern quay (BF 17).

Connected to the port's hypervision system, the infrastructure can be continuously monitored. Invoicing is based on the real-time transmission of electricity consumption, once the user has activated their connection using a QR code or a badge issued by the port authority. It should be noted that, until the end of 2024, pricing will be incentive-based for all users. Initially, only the energy consumed will be invoiced. The service itself will not be billed until January, 1st, 2025.