The seaport, one of the busiest cruise destinations in Denmark, has contracted PowerCon to equip its Quay 9 with a 16-megawatt onshore power supply (OPS) station.

The facility, the design and technical solution of which were checked by the Norwegian Plug, is expected to come online by the end of 2027 - ready for the following year's cruise season.

"The work includes upgrading the port's electrical supply, burying cables, the establishment of new transformer stations by Nord Energi Net, and the construction of foundations and cable ducts for both the shore power installation and the cable management system," the Port of Skagen detailed in a press brief.

It also underlined, "Long high-voltage cables on the quay will be avoided by using an energy chain system integrated into the quay structure. Ships will connect via a fully electric cable management system. The solution also supports safe and efficient operations on the quay. By eliminating long cables on the quay area, it becomes easier to manage where guests can move and where port operators and service providers can work. This improves conditions for truck operations, supplies, and overall ship servicing during port calls."

"The design process has also focused on reducing both electrical noise and cooling noise. This ensures a solution that not only reduces emissions from ships at berth but also considers the surrounding environment and daily port operations."

The investment of DKK85 million (€11.4 million) is carried out with no European or national subsidies. "The Port of Skagen expects that the investment will strengthen its position as an attractive destination for international cruise lines. At the same time, the facility supports Skagen's development as a destination where tourism, the local community, and the green transition go hand in hand," the Danish seaport shared.

Its CEO, Willy Bent Hansen, also commented, "The facility will be among the most advanced of its kind and will strengthen Skagen's position as an attractive and responsible cruise destination. The future is electric. We look forward to working with PowerCon, Nord Energi Net, and their suppliers. Together, we contribute to ensuring that Skagen and the Port of Skagen remain an attractive place for guests, residents, and shipping companies alike."

His counterpart at PowerCon, Kim Brondum Larsen, said, "At PowerCon, we are very pleased to have won the contract to deliver a complete, state-of-the-art shore power facility to the Port of Skagen. Most of our projects are located outside Denmark, which makes this assignment particularly special to us, as Skagen is very much our home ground. We appreciate the trust and look forward to a strong collaboration."