Lessons learned from the commercial exploitation of marine battery energy storage systems

Written By Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker

Large, reliable, and economically viable battery energy storage systems (BESSs) play a crucial role in electrifying the maritime industry. In this paper, jointly written by Equinor, Corvus Energy, Solstad Shipping ASA, Ponant and the University of Oxford, experiences are drawn from over 750 recent commercial marine BESS installations to bridge the gap between research findings and industrial needs in four key areas: (i) Decision-making for installations (ii) Safe and cost-effective installations (iii) Operation analysis and (iv) Further development

The 500 kWh BESS retrofitted onto NS in 2018.

Highlights

  • Lessons learned from 750 recent marine battery installations on commercial vessels

  • Bridging the gap between research findings and industrial needs of marine batteries

  • Safe and cost-effective retrofitting or installing battery on vessels

  • Operation analysis of batteries on 47 offshore supply vessels and a new cruise ship

  • Accelerates the commercial exploitation of marine battery energy storage systems

The insights gathered in this paper can serve as a valuable resource for ship support ship owners and operators seeking to kick-off faster or to install more BESSs on their vessels and optimize their operational effectiveness.

Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker
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