Shore power for Mainz jetty
Climate project takes shape
The issue of “shore power for Mainz’s boat docks” continues to gain momentum. After the State Ministry of Transportation pledged the necessary funding this summer, the concession award process—managed by Wirtschaftsbetrieb Mainz—has now been completed, and RheinWerke GmbH of Düsseldorf (opens in a new tab) has been selected as the operator. In addition, Mainzer NetzeDüsseldorf (opens in a new tab) has been selected as the operator. In addition, Mainzer NetzeDüsseldorf (opens in a new tab) has been selected as the operator. In addition, Mainzer Netze GmbH (opens in a new tab) has already begun construction work on the technical infrastructure.
Electricity instead of diesel reduces pollution
Several transformer chambers will be built along the inner-city banks of the Rhine. This will enable ships to be supplied with electricity after docking, meaning that they will no longer have to keep their diesel engines running when idle. This will significantly reduce pollutant emissions.
Shore power is an important part of the implementation of the M³ 'Green City Mainz' master plan to improve air quality in the city. "And thanks to the CO2 savings, it's a huge step forward in terms of climate protection," says Janina Steinkrüger, Mainz's head of environmental affairs.
Goal and schedule
Up to 800 ships stop off in the state capital each year. Once the facilities are operational, they will be required to use shore power if they are berthed for more than half an hour. Mainzer Netze GmbH is responsible for planning and installing the state-of-the-art, high-performance facilities. If everything goes according to plan, shore power will be available on the banks of the Rhine in Mainz as early as 2023.