HAROPA PORT, leading port in France and the 2nd largest river port in Europe, initiates infrastructure development for electricity supply connections at Le Havre cruise terminal (France).
Under the project "Florida Point", HAROPA PORT's cruise terminal aims to facilitate the maritime sector's energy transition, aligning with the port's strategic initiative to decarbonize operations.
Each supply outlet is designed to deliver up to 13 MW, with a collective capacity of 30 MW across all three quays, equivalent to powering 5,000 homes simultaneously.
By providing shore power, emissions could be reduced by an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 tons of CO₂ annually, as reported by HAROPA PORT.
A consortium comprising subsidiaries of VINCI Energies and VINCI Construction has been contracted to implement a high-voltage power supply system for the project.
Prior to construction commencement, ENEDIS facilitated the connection to the public grid, necessitating the creation of a three-kilometer underground network, including three 20 kV cables, and the installation of an additional 40MVA EHV/HV transformer at the distribution substation, representing an investment of EUR 5.6 million.
Hangar 13 at Florida Point will be adapted to accommodate high-voltage distribution equipment and conversion systems to suit ships' specific needs, covering an area of 1,200 m2 (12,917 ft2).
Subsequently, an underground cable network will be installed to connect five power outlets to ships.
The electrification of Pierre Callet quay is slated to be operational by 2025 as the project's initial phase, followed by Roger Meunier and Joannes Couvert quays providing similar facilities by late 2025 and early 2026, respectively.
This venture, with a budget of EUR 32 million, benefits from EUR 13.6 million in government backing and EUR 900,000 from the coal and steel research fund.