Imagine building a giant Lego set of batteries that can be swapped or scaled up depending on how far a ship needs to travel. Instead of guessing if the batteries will fit or be safe, a digital twin acts like a flight simulator to test everything before installation. This makes switching from diesel to electric as simple as plugging in a modular system that fits the specific ship's needs.
Ship owners struggle to electrify vessels due to the lack of flexible battery systems that fit different ship sizes and the high risk of unsafe electrical integration into existing grids.
A Green Digital Twin for grid design, modular high-efficiency battery packs, and a safe on-board integration guide.
If you are a ferry operator dealing with high emissions on routes of 50 to 100 nm — this project developed a full-battery propulsion system for power demands of 1-2MW that reduces carbon footprints.
If you are a fleet owner dealing with long-distance routes of 100 to 300 nm — this project developed a hybrid battery propulsion system for 10-20 MW power needs to increase fuel efficiency.
If you are a shipyard dealing with complex electrical integration and safety risks — this project developed a Green Digital Twin and a safe integration guide to ensure interoperability.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost figures for the battery systems are not provided.
Yes, the project focuses on scalable and adaptable architectures, covering both 1-2MW for short sea shipping and 10-20 MW for larger hybrid vessels.
Based on available project data, the specific IP and licensing terms are not detailed, though an exploitation strategy is planned in WP7.
The project delivers a regulatory framework based on the analysis of specifications and integration requirements for batteries in small and medium sized ships.
Integration is managed via a Green Digital Twin for design and a safe integration guide to ensure the battery system works with the vessel's existing power grid.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven with 8 industrial partners (47% ratio), including 4 SMEs, which suggests a strong focus on commercial viability. With 17 partners across 9 countries, the project leverages a broad European network of 5 research centers and 2 universities to bridge the gap between lab research and real-world maritime application.
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