Damen acquires Skoonbox multi-purpose battery container to lower emissions

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Damen Shipyards Group has acquired the world’s first maritime-certified, multi-purpose battery container, Skoonbox, from Skoon Energy in order to lower emissions.

The 20ft container will be used for the delivery of renewable power at Damen’s own yards for applications where diesel generators or the engines of ships are currently used.

Damen noted that this container is the company’s maiden step towards a sustainable battery network for mobile and temporary applications.

The container can...

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