The Special Fund Port is currently installing a total of five shore power systems for seagoing ships at the overseas port in Bremerhaven. These technical systems supply ships with electrical energy during their stay in the port. This energy comes from the onshore public power grid. By using shore power, the ship engines and auxiliary diesel engines can be turned off while in port.
Since the contracting authority has no previous experience with power supply to ships and the procedures with shipping companies are still in the coordination process, the procurement period is set to 18 months (from 01.07.2026 to 31.12.2027). During this testing phase, electricity is to be procured at fixed prices.

LOT-0000
2026-141
Supply of Green Electricity for Shore Power Systems.
The Special Fund Port is currently installing a total of five shore power systems for seagoing ships at the overseas port in Bremerhaven. These technical systems supply ships with electrical energy during their stay in the port. This energy comes from the onshore public power grid. By using shore power, the ship engines and auxiliary diesel engines can be turned off while in port.
The Special Fund Port intends to tender for the electricity supply for the shore power systems mentioned below.
Since the contracting authority has no previous experience with power supply to ships and the procedures with shipping companies are still in the coordination process, the procurement period is set to 18 months (from 01.07.2026 to 31.12.2027). During this testing phase, electricity is to be procured at fixed prices.
• System Number 1:
Commissioning: November 2025
Technical specifications: either 6.6 or 11.0 kV; 60 Hz; 4 MVA
• System Number 2:
Commissioning: expected April 2026
Technical specifications: 6.6 kV; 60 Hz; 7.5 MVA
• System Number 3
Commissioning: expected October 2026
Technical specifications: 6.6 kV; 60 Hz; 7.5 MVA
• System Number 4:
Commissioning: expected October 2026
Technical specifications: 6.6 kV; 60 Hz; 7.5 MVA
• System Number 5:
Commissioning: expected in the fourth quarter of 2026
Technical specifications: either 6.6 or 11.0 kV; either 50 or 60 Hz; 16 MVA