Reefer Container - Power per Unit
Electrical power draw per active reefer container - basis for ship reefer-plant sizing and port-shore-power budget.
Active reefer load
800kW
Daily consumption
19,200kWh/day
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Standard 40′ reefer ~3.5 kW continuous; high-demand 5–7 kW at pull-down. Large container ships allocate 1000+ reefer sockets = 4+ MW reefer load.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of active reefers | - | stowage plan | |
| Average unit power | kW | reefer data |