Tasmanske Incat, har valgt finske Wärtsilä, som leverandør af elektronik og fremdriftssystemer til deres kommende elektriske katamaran. Den 100% elektriske katamaran, skal leveres i 2025 til det argentinske rederi Buquebus, som vil indsætte den på ruten mellem Buenos Aires og Montevideo. Den bliver verdens største fuldt elektriske bilfærge, med en kapacitet på 2.100 passagerer og 225 biler.
“We are very happy to have taken this big leap forward towards decarbonised operations. Incat Tasmania has always been at the forefront of innovating and pioneering new technology and design, and this project further cements our market position. The design addresses the market’s needs and requirements by utilising batteries, making it a very viable option for owners and operators looking to increase the sustainability of their fleets. We would also like to thank Wärtsilä for supporting us with an extremely efficient, completely integrated propulsion package, and are really looking forward to working with them to make this project a huge success,”
Robert Clifford, founder and Chairman of Incat.
Wärtsilä er ansvarlig for levering af alle de komponenter som skal bruges til at drive færgen, samt opladning når den er ved kaj. Så ud over opladningssystemerne, elektronikken, 8 elektriske motorer, 8 waterjets af typen WXJ1100, samt batterierne, som de dog har fået en underleverandør til at levere.
“The overall high-efficiency of this next-generation ferry represents a game-changing advance in catamaran design. We are proud to have contributed our strong know-how in integrating our ship electrification solutions and propulsion equipment. The battery power pack that we are supplying will be the largest ever supplied with a unique eight waterjet propulsor configuration. The eight e-motor waterjet propulsion configuration is the most efficient available on today’s market for this speed range and type application while boasting all the benefits from Wärtsilä’s axial flow waterjet technology – low weight, shallow draft, superb manoeuvrability, and low maintenance.”
Roger Holm, President of Wärtsilä’s Marine Power business.
Norske Corvus Energy skal som underleverandør til Wärtsilä levere batterier med en kapacitet på over 40 MWh, hvilket bliver verdens største batteripakke ombord på en færge. De største batteripakker i dag, er på ca. 10 MWh.
«This groundbreaking project marks a turning point in the maritime industry’s effort to transition towards greener means of transportation. Combining cutting-edge technology, environmental consciousness, and innovative design, it redefines the future of ferry operations worldwide and paves the way for other large, zero-emission vessels. We are very grateful that Wärtsilä once again chose Corvus Energy as their partner for such an important and advanced project.”
Halvard Hauso Commercial Director Europe, Corvus Energy.
Batterierne vil være af den nye type Dolphin NexGen, der bygger på de resultater som Corvus Energy har fundet i det 4-årige udviklingsprogram for batteriet Corvus Blue Whale ESS. De nye Dolphin NexGen batterier har en lavere vægt, fylder mindre, er mere robuste og har en større fleksibilitet.
Kilder: Wärtsilä og Corvus Energy
