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Bars Elekter received grants to implement its projects financed by Norway Grants, a Norwegian financial mechanism, and Enterprise Estonia (EAS), under the Green ICT Programme, a joint initiative between Estonia and Norway.
The grants awarded to Bars Elekter have been utilized in two Green ICT projects. The first grant, totaling 71,434 euros, was dedicated to developing a system that enables ships to connect to shore power and shut diesel generators down while at berth. The second project, with a funding of 147,338 euros, focused on the development of the necessary onshore facilities to support this system.
Shore power systems are an effective way to reduce fuel consumption and minimize environmental impact. The solution applied for the two projects is both universal and customized. On the one hand, it takes into account the unique characteristics of a specific vessel; on the other hand, it is designed to be easily used for any ship following minor modifications.
Another distinctive feature of the system is its modular and compact design, making it a smart choice for any suitable place onboard already-built vessels.
“We signed a contract to install our shore power system onboard the Isabelle. It was a turnkey project that included the installation and associated works, all of which had to be completed within a defined timeframe. During the project, we brought into play all our shore power-related designs and developments,” said Oleg Pljusnin, a member of the Bars Elekter Management Board.
Effective vessel connection to the power supply requires special coastal infrastructure. To ensure that, Bars Elekter has developed an onshore power supply unit that is enclosed in a container and includes all the equipment necessary for easy ship connection to the land-based electricity grid. This solution simplifies the process and eliminates the need for extensive construction work in the port.
The vessel received two containers: one containing “onboard” elements and the other containing “onshore” ones. Since the systems are modular, portable, and fitted into containers, they can be utilized both onboard and onshore.
The containers are designed to enable any vessel equipped with them to connect to the onshore power supply systems in ports worldwide, including Canada, Europe, and beyond. Furthermore, ship owners have the flexibility to transfer the containers to other vessels or utilize them in a port.
The Enterprise Estonia has partly financed the shore power system design developed by Bars Elekter, along with the purchase of equipment and its installation on the ship so that it can be demonstrated under real operating conditions.
In addition to that, Bars Elekter has won a tender for a shore power supply system by the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority (Lithuania) and is currently working on this project.
The Green ICT projects of Bars Elekter take the company one step closer to reducing CO2 emissions and harmful environmental impact. The innovative approach offered by the company – its universal, space-effective, and adaptable solution for existing vessels – will help save fuel and positively affect emissions, noise, and vibration since the ships will no longer need to start their auxiliary engines and generators in ports.
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