Container Terminal Power Distribution System – Port of Mombasa (Kenya)
Mombasa Port Container Terminal Expansion – Power Supply Package
Country: Kenya
Supplied Products:
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33/11kV 20MVA Oil-Immersed Power Transformers (3 units)
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KYN28-12 11kV Metal-Clad Switchgear Panels (28 panels)
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ZW32-12 Outdoor Pole-Mounted Vacuum Circuit Breakers (12 units)
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11/0.4kV Prefabricated Containerized Substations (10 units)
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GCS Low Voltage Switchgear Panels (42 panels)
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Shore Power Distribution Cabinets for Container Vessels (6 units)
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Reactive Power Compensation Panels (12 units)
Client: Kenya Ports Authority (via EPC Contractor from China Communications Construction Co.)
Application: Reliable electricity distribution for cranes, reefer container yards, and terminal operations
Project Overview:
QZ Switchgear provided a complete MV/LV distribution system for the Mombasa Container Terminal expansion, the largest port in East Africa. The supplied equipment supports heavy-duty port cranes (STS, RTG, RMG), refrigerated container stacks, lighting systems, and port operation buildings. This ensures stable and efficient port operations, critical for Kenya’s import-export trade.
Technical Highlights:
Medium Voltage Side
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33/11kV transformers feeding into KYN28-12 switchgear panels
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Feeder panels dedicated to STS cranes, reefer yards, and terminal substations
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ZW32-12 recloser breakers installed along overhead feeders for automatic fault isolation
Low Voltage Side
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Prefabricated container substations distributed across the port yard for localized supply
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GCS LV panels configured for reefer container stacks, ensuring stable 24/7 refrigeration supply
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Reactive compensation panels with automatic controllers to improve power factor >0.95
Shore Power Supply
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Dedicated shore connection cabinets to supply electricity to berthed vessels
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Eliminates need for auxiliary ship engines, reducing carbon emissions and noise
Client Benefits:
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One-stop turnkey solution simplified procurement and engineering review
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Port reliability improved: Dual supply feeders with auto-transfer ensured uninterrupted crane operation
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Energy efficiency: Power factor correction reduced energy losses and avoided utility penalties
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Sustainability: Shore power connection aligned with IMO regulations on port emissions