Corvus Energy and BYD Energy Storage strengthen partnership with Strategic Cooperation Agreement to Advance Next Generation Maritime Battery Technology

Corvus Energy and BYD Energy Storage strengthen partnership with Strategic Cooperation Agreement to Advance Next Generation Maritime Battery Technology

Corvus Energy and BYD Energy Storage strengthen partnership with Strategic Cooperation Agreement to Advance Next Generation Maritime Battery Technology

Category:

Press Release

Category:

Press Release

Date:

May 13, 2026

Date:

May 13, 2026

Location:

Bergen, Norway

Location:

Bergen, Norway

Corvus Energy AS, the global leader in zero‑emission maritime energy solutions, and BYD Energy Storage, a global leader in the energy storage sector, today signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) that marks a major milestone in the companies’ collaboration.

The new agreement builds on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in December 2025, which created a long‑term framework for cooperation on next‑generation marine battery technologies. The SCA formalizes the next phase of this partnership and sets the foundation for the co‑development of next generation marine battery solutions

Advancing Maritime Battery Technology with Next‑Generation LFP

With BYD Energy Storage as one of the world’s largest battery cell manufacturers and Corvus Energy as the leading supplier of marine battery systems, the partnership brings together two global powerhouses to accelerate the maritime energy transition.

Under the SCA, Corvus Energy and BYD Energy Storage will combine Corvus’ deep expertise in marine system integration with BYD Energy Storage’s advanced cell technology to develop a low cost, safe and reliable battery system optimized for demanding marine environments. 

Fredrik Witte, CEO of Corvus Energy, said:

“This agreement accelerates our ability to deliver highly competitive LFP solutions at scale. By pairing Corvus’ deep maritime knowledge with BYD Energy Storage’s world‑leading cell technology, we can reduce system cost significantly while maintaining the safety and performance standards this industry needs. No other marine battery supplier matches our safety record or our digital capabilities, which help customers maximize uptime, reduce maintenance, and improve return on investment.”

The two parties will work together in areas such as technological collaboration, resource sharing, and market expansion to jointly advance the R&D, certification, and large-scale deployment of high-rate lithium iron phosphate marine battery systems, and bring them to the global market.

Picture Caption: Picture from the signing ceremony for the strategic cooperation agreement held at the CIBF exhibition in Shenzhen Marintec China. Yin Xueqin, General Manager of BYD Energy Storage and New Application Battery Division; Jiang Yufeng, Director of the New Battery Product Line; and Dr. Lars Ole Valoen, Chief Technology Officer of Corvus Energy AS, witnessed the ceremony. Wang Hongbo, Deputy Principal of BYD Energy Storage New Battery Product Line, and Geir Holberg, Vice President of Procurement at Corvus Energy AS, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective companies. 


About Corvus Energy

Corvus Energy, headquartered in Bergen, Norway, is the world’s leading provider of zero-emission solutions for maritime, offshore, and port applications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy storage and fuel cell systems designed to suit nearly every vessel type. Its solutions include modular lithium-ion battery systems and hydrogen-based PEM fuel cells.

With a track record of more than 1,350 projects across offshore, passenger, commercial, and industrial marine segments, Corvus Energy delivers cutting-edge ESS technology supported by a global service and supply chain network. Today, more than 50% of the world’s vessels equipped with zero-emission technology rely on Corvus Energy systems.

For more information, please visit corvusenergy.com.

 

About BYD Energy Storage

BYD Energy Storage, established in 2008, specializes in the R&D and commercialization of energy storage systems.  It is committed to building a full-industry-chain closed loop from energy acquisition and storage to application, and constructing a zero-emission new energy ecosystem.  Its solutions cover utility-scale, commercial and industrial, residential, AIDC energy storage, and emerging applications.

In the marine energy storage sector, BYD Energy Storage leverages its expertise in high‑safety, high‑rate lithium iron phosphate batteries to deliver solutions for electric vessels, industrial equipment, and construction machinery. With a vessel‑specific product portfolio, BYD Energy Storage provides global shipping with safe, efficient, and low‑carbon energy solutions, supporting the decarbonization of the maritime industry.


Marketing & Media Contacts

Corvus Energy – Europe and Asia 
Sonja Vernoy Hansen 
VP Marketing & Communications 
+47 99 309 309 
svhansen@corvusenergy.com   

Corvus Energy – Americas 
Angela McClellan
Marketing Manager, Americas 
amcclellan@corvusenergy.com

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