Corvus to supply battery pack of almost
25 MWh
The eCSOV will be constructed by Armon shipyard in Spain for UK-based shipowner Bibby Marine Ltd
(Source: Corvus Energy)
Corvus Energy has revealed that it will deliver a Blue Whale Battery Energy Storage System providing close to 25 MWh of power for a new electric commissioning service operation vessel (eCSOV) that will run principally on electricity. The lithium iron phosphate battery pack will be the largest system supplied for a maritime project so far.
The ship, which is on order at Astilleros Armon in Spain for UK-based Bibby Marine Ltd, will use the battery pack as its primary power source. Dual-fuel methanol engines will operate solely for charging at a constant, optimised load for maximum efficiency and low emissions. Offshore charging capabilities will enable simultaneous battery charging while maintaining dynamic positioning operation for station-keeping. This, it is claimed, is a first for the SOV market.
Corvus Energy VP Sales, Pål Ove Husoy, said: “This eCSOV will be the first offshore vessel that can operate fully electric for a full day and will set a new standard for future offshore vessels. The unique system design incorporating both battery power and dual-fuel methanol engines will significantly reduce carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency while providing the reliability and performance needed for demanding offshore wind and renewable operations.”
Gavin Forward, Bibby Marine New Build director, said that the company had chosen Corvus Energy “for its proven track record in delivering complex vessel projects, while the LFP battery chemistry was chosen for its alignment with our eCSOV’s operation profile, offering enhanced safety, longevity, and reliability for a project that promises to accelerate the path to net-zero for the maritime sector.”
Corvus Energy will supply the shipyard with the battery system next year and the vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
