Echandia wins battery contract for up to ten ships
Each vessel will be equipped with a battery system dedicated to the cargo loading and unloading system
(Source: Echandia)
Swedish marine battery firm, Echandia, is to supply energy storage systems for eight new cargo vessels under construction at China’s Wuhu Shipyard for the Amsterdam-based Spliethoff Group. The battery packs will be installed to support energy requirements during cargo loading and discharging when short bursts of high energy are required. The systems will be integrated by WE Tech Solutions of Finland.
The Echandia batteries are designed specifically for short intense cycles without the steady wear and degradation that would affect other battery types. The systems are also built for long operating lives of up to 20 years, far longer than other battery systems on the market today.
The battery developer claims that other systems would have to be oversized to handle the peak loads, taking up more space and costing more. Its batteries, on the other hand, provide full performance with a smaller footprint.
Echandia CEO, Torbjörn Bäck, commented: “This project is a great example of how battery systems can improve operational efficiency in heavy-duty application beyond propulsion. Working with Spliethoff, WE Tech Solutions, and Wuhu Shipyard, we’re providing a smarter and more energy-efficient way to handle cargo operations.”
Swedish marine battery firm, Echandia, is to supply energy storage systems for eight new cargo vessels under construction at China’s Wuhu Shipyard for the Amsterdam-based Spliethoff Group. The battery packs will be installed to support energy requirements during cargo loading and discharging when short bursts of high energy are required. The systems will be integrated by WE Tech Solutions of Finland.
The Echandia batteries are designed specifically for short intense cycles without the steady wear and degradation that would affect other battery types. The systems are also built for long operating lives of up to 20 years, far longer than other battery systems on the market today.
The battery developer claims that other systems would have to be oversized to handle the peak loads, taking up more space and costing more. Its batteries, on the other hand, provide full performance with a smaller footprint.
Echandia CEO, Torbjörn Bäck, commented: “This project is a great example of how battery systems can improve operational efficiency in heavy-duty application beyond propulsion. Working with Spliethoff, WE Tech Solutions, and Wuhu Shipyard, we’re providing a smarter and more energy-efficient way to handle cargo operations.”
