Imagine replacing a bulky, old-fashioned power box on a ship with a smart electronic brain that manages electricity much better. This system lets ships easily plug in batteries and hydrogen fuel cells, similar to how a modern smartphone manages different power modes. It makes the whole ship run cleaner and wastes far less energy.
Large ships struggle to reduce GHG emissions due to inefficient power distribution and the difficulty of integrating modern green energy sources like batteries and fuel cells.
A plug&play Solid State Transformer (SST) system, a low voltage DC grid architecture, and an AI-based smart management and control system.
If you are a large vessel operator dealing with high GHG emissions and strict 2030 environmental targets — this project developed a Solid State Transformer system that increases energy efficiency and allows the integration of fuel cells and batteries.
If you are a shipyard dealing with complex power distribution for new builds — this project developed a plug&play power electronic system and a secondary low voltage DC grid architecture that simplifies installation.
If you are a manufacturer dealing with the lack of standards for DC grids on ships — this project developed new standards and a DNV approved system for market deployment.
Based on available project data, the specific unit price is not disclosed, although the EU is contributing EUR 7,752,035 to the development.
Yes, the project specifically targets large-scale high powered ships and includes a demonstration on the RV NorthStar Research ship.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, but the consortium includes major industrial players like Wärtsilä, Eaton, and Danfoss.
The system is being validated for DNV approval to ensure it meets maritime market deployment standards.
The project runs from 2025-01-01 to 2028-06-30, with a 30-day real-world test on a research ship.
It uses a plug&play power electronic system based on solid state-transformer technology and a secondary low voltage DC grid.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercialization, with an industry ratio of 46% consisting of 6 industrial partners. The presence of global giants like Wärtsilä, Eaton, and Danfoss, combined with DNV for certification, indicates a strong push for immediate market entry rather than pure academic research. The 13 partners across 5 countries balance high-level research from institutions like Fraunhofer with practical deployment capabilities.
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