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The European Union supports Tallinna Sadam in establishing onshore power supply for cruise ships
The European Union approved funding for AS Tallinna Sadam (hereinafter: Tallinna Sadam) project PoTOPS (Port of Tallinn Onshore Power Supply), which aims to create onshore power supply for cruise ships at two quays in the Old City Port by 2030. The project, which will last more than three years, will include the construction of a power grid connection to the Elering main grid, a 110/10kV substation and onshore power supply infrastructure with connection equipment for cruise ships. The capacity o
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