Batteries combined with fuel cells the 'next thing'

摘要

The world's largest maritime battery will Mue be supplied to Yara Birkeland, the world's first electric, autonomous feeder vessel. A 6.7-MWh Leclanche battery pack is being used. Delivery is slated for Ql 2020. Leclanche chief executive Aril Srivastava told Container Shipping & Trade "This shows great leadership from Yara, they are large and profitable, and they do not have to do this. However, this vessel will save 40,000 truck trips a year." Highlighting the importance of using battery-powered propulsion in shipping, he said "It is one area that we took leadership in, in 2018 and it is the fastest growing part of our business and frankly the most profitable as well. Right now, it is growing like crazy, whether cargo or ferries, every large shipping company has a programme for using electricity."