Does the port of Aarhus have a shore power plant?

The Port of Aarhus has an onshore power plant on its way to container ships, which will be the first of its kind in Denmark. And a new agreement stipulates that it must be supplied by Danish PowerCon. We are pleased that we can once againcollaborate with PowerCon to establish a shore power facility.

Is Aarhus a geothermal project?

Upon completion, the project will constitute the most extensive, coherent geothermal project in the EU. Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark, with more than 330,000 residents. The city is supplied with heat from an extensive district heating grid that covers almost the entire city.

How does Aarhus heat a city?

Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark, with more than 330,000 residents. The city is supplied with heat from an extensive district heating grid that covers almost the entire city. The project will deliver 110 MW to this grid, corresponding to the annual heating needs of approximately 36,000 households.

Will Aarhus' first geothermal heating plant be built in Skejby?

The councillor, CEO of Kredsløb and Project Director of Innargi kneeled to lay the foundation stone for Aarhus’ first geothermal heating plant in Skejby. The plant will transfer heat from the geothermal reservoir to the district heating network.

How have neighbours been informed about the Aarhus hot water project?

In Aarhus, neighbours have been informed directly at every project stage – through flyers, newsletters, and information meetings. The project has also been in a dialogue with local businesses and associations to consider the local use of the area as early as possible. Drilling for hot water shares several similarities with drilling for oil.

Where is Denmark's New shore power facility located?

The facility will be located at the container terminal in Aarhus, Denmark's largest. 2024 marked the first full year of operation for the shore power facility at the cruise terminal, with 68 percent of the cruise ships docking there using shore power. The facility for container ships, however, will be a little different.