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Cruise Boom 2025: Numbers Celebrate, Residents Take Stock

Why Shore Power Matters for Palma’s Port

Shore power can cut emissions in Palma by letting cruise ships use port electricity instead of running engines.

Published: April 22, 2026
Cruise Boom 2025: Numbers Celebrate, Residents Take Stock

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What is shore power and why does it matter in Palma?

Shore power, sometimes called cold ironing, allows a ship to switch off its engines while docked and use electricity from the port instead. In Palma de Mallorca, that matters because it can reduce emissions and improve air quality near the passenger quay. It is often discussed as one of the most practical ways to make cruise operations less polluting.

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