Cruise Barcelona and Cruise Roma retrofitted with a total of 11 MWh energy storage systems enabling zero-emissions operation
Bergen, Norway and Vancouver, Canada – July 3, 2019 – Corvus Energy is pleased to announce that the company has completed the installation of a 5,5 MWh battery energy storage systems (ESS) for each of the two Ro-Pax cruise ferries “Cruise Barcelona” and “Cruise Roma” owned and operated by Italian Grimaldi Group.
The ‘mega batteries’ will allow the Grimaldi cruise ferries to turn off the diesel engines and operate solely on battery power and with zero emissions for up to four hours during port stay.
“The Corvus energy storage system is an important component in our vision for sustainable shipping,” says Andrea D’Ambra, Energy Saving Technical Department at Grimaldi Euromed, a Grimaldi Group company which operates PCTCs (Pure Car & Trucks Carriers), ro/ro and passenger ferries in the Mediterranean Sea and Northern Europe.
“An ESS this massive had never before been retrofitted onboard a cruise ferry vessel. It’s clear now that if shipowners are willing to go green, the technology exists,” says Roger Rosvold, Senior Vice President Sales at Corvus Energy. “We are extremely proud to be chosen to supply such a groundbreaking installation.”
“The Grimaldi Group is a highly skilled and experienced shipowner. We are impressed with their commitment to reduce emissions from their operating fleet and their in-depth knowledge on what can be done,” Rosvold continues. “Good collaboration and close partnership are key in developing new and innovative solutions to accelerate the adoption of green technology. At Corvus, we will continue to drive technology further by pushing boundaries for the use of batteries.”
The two projects started with technical teams from Grimaldi and Corvus Energy sailing aboard Cruise Barcelona to evaluate the optimal electrical and mechanical integration of an energy storage system. With the assistance from the Grimaldi on-site team, this challenging project has been successfully completed on budget, on time and on spec.
Ronald Hansen, EVP Service & Aftermarket at Corvus Energy comments, “When we work closely together with the shipowner to clearly understand their operational needs, we can give better advice on the optimal ESS solution.”
Grimaldi’s D’Ambra concurs: “We were impressed not only with Corvus’ battery technology and safety features, but also with the company’s knowledge and competence on mechanical, electrical and power systems for the maritime industry.”
As the leading manufacturer of energy storage systems for maritime applications, Corvus Energy provides battery power to more hybrid or all-electric ferries than all other providers of energy storage systems combined. Corvus offers the innovative Orca ESS solutions portfolio and has unsurpassed experience from 200+ projects, totaling over 200 MWh and more than 2 million operating hours.
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About Corvus Energy
Corvus Energy provides high power energy storage
in the form of modular lithium ion battery systems. Its
purpose-built, field-proven battery systems provide sustained power
to hybrid and all-electric heavy industrial equipment,
including large marine propulsion drives. For more information, please
visit www.corvusenergy.com
Media Contacts:
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Sonja Vernøy Hansen Sean Puchalski
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About the Grimaldi Group
The Grimaldi Group, headquartered in Naples, operates a fleet of
over 120 vessels and employs approximately 15,000 people. Wholly owned by the
Grimaldi family, it is a multinational logistics Group specialised in the
operation of roll-on/roll-off vessels, car carriers and ferries. It comprises
six shipping companies, namely: Grimaldi Deep Sea, operating in the transport
of rolling cargo and container on the Atlantic routes and between the
Mediterranean and West Africa; Grimaldi Euromed, specialized in the transport
of rolling freight in Europe, in the Motorways of the Sea and in the transport
of passengers in the Mediterranean with the Grimaldi Lines brand; Atlantic
Container Line, which offers transport services for containers and rolling
cargo between North America and North Europe; Malta Motorways of the Sea,
shipowning company; Minoan Lines, operating in Greek cabotage for the transport
of freight and passengers; Finnlines, operating in freight and passengers
transport in the North and Baltic Sea.
The maritime connections are the core of an advanced logistics chain, which includes port terminals and road transport companies. The 21 port terminals owned/operated by the Grimaldi Group are located in 12 countries around the world: Italy (Salerno, Monfalcone, Civitavecchia, Catania, Gioia Tauro, Savona Palermo & Livorno), Spain (Barcelona, Valencia and Sagunto), Germany (Hamburg), Sweden (Wallhamn), Finland (Turku & Helsinki), Denmark (Esbjerg), Ireland (Cork), Belgium (Antwerp), Cameroon (Douala), Nigeria (Lagos), Benin (Cotonou). Most of these terminals are fitted with Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) facilities, warehouses and workshops. www.grimaldi.napoli.it
Media Contact:
Paul Kyprianou, External Relations Manager – Grimaldi Group
Tel : + 39 081 496 246, kyprianou.paul@grimaldi.napoli.it