hybrid system

New finance scheme to help installation of hybrid power systems

A new finance agreement that will enable offshore and marine asset owners to decrease their fuel consumption, costs and emissions has been launched. Namely, Blueday Technology, which designs energy systems, has collaborated with energy infrastructure fund manager SUSI Partners to provide a new financing structure for asset owners.

Specifically, EUR 50 million will be available for Blueday Technology clients to equip integrated energy systems. This structure will allow operators who want to...

https://safety4sea.com/new-finance-scheme-to-help-installation-of-hybrid-power-systems/

DP World Southampton to halve NOx emissions by 2020

DP World Southampton announced the launch of new hybrid equipment that will enable it further reduce its emissions and carbon footprint. According to the port’s statement, the new hybrid equipment commenced its operation this week.

Specifically, the 12 new hybrid straddle carriers use 20% less fuel than standard machines and are the most efficient on the market.

In addition, DP World Southampton has already ordered additional 12 hybrid machines that are planned to be delivered by the end of 2019....

https://safety4sea.com/dp-world-southampton-to-halve-nox-emissions-by-2020/

Wartsila presents new tech, enhancing dredging efficiency

Wärtsilä presented the Wärtsilä HY for Dredger, a new product based on Wärtsilä’s HY hybrid propulsion technology. Its goal is to improve the efficiency and sustainability of dredging operations. The new technology is able to optimise performance throughout the vessel’s lifecycle.

The HY for Dredger consists of a variety of power sources, as the engines and energy storage systems, the power distribution equipment, and the Energy Management System (EMS); The latter makes sure of instant load...

https://safety4sea.com/wartsila-presents-new-tech-enhancing-dredging-efficiency/

Stockholm’s first hybrid ice-class passenger ferry launched

Stockholm shipping company Waxholmsbolaget has launched Stockholm’s first hybrid ice-going passenger ferry. The ship is powered by hybrid electric propulsion and is serving the Stockholm archipelago. It is able to transport up to 150 passengers.

The ferry will help Stockholm become a fossil fuel-free city by 2040, and provide transportation with lower noise and vibration levels.

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The vessel has two diesel engines and a battery pack to create a hybrid power...

https://safety4sea.com/stockholms-first-hybrid-ice-class-passenger-ferry-launched/