Tag: electrification

DNV and LR certified Leclanché’s Marine Rack System (MRS-2), which is a lithium-ion battery system that incorporates multi-layer safety measures from cell to system.

The Port of Barcelona will invest €110 million in its Nexigen project to decarbonise port activity and improve air quality. €90 million of these funds correspond to the investments that will be made in onshore power supply systems to connect ships to the general electricity grid while they are berthed.

A recent COVE study finds that Nova Scotian industry has strong potential to deliver vessel electrification technology to Atlantic Canada and the global market.

Japanese power transfer vessel developer PowerX will collaborate with Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) to develop energy storage solutions for ships, as well as pilot-testing of the so-called ‘Power ARK’ power transfer vessels and electric ships.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $25 million in funding to support increased research, development, and demonstration of technologies that harness wave power to create electricity.

The first battery-powered tanker was launched in Japan on December 22. The ship is powered by a large-capacity lithium-ion battery and will operate as a bunker vessel in Tokyo Bay for the Asahi Tanker Company.

Mr. Brent Perry, CEO of Shift Clean Energy, explains the benefits with the use of marine batteries, highlighting that safety measures and increased trust are vital for a widespread adoption.

During COP26, Shift Clean Energy released a polling demonstrating a remarkably high level of support for marine electrification as a way to fight climate change. 

Portsmouth City Council has agreed to support efforts by the city’s port to provide shore power to cruise ships docked at its terminal.

New York Power Authority announced the launch of "Green Boats" a program which goals to advance the electrification of tour and charter boats.