MV Deutschland

130-160 m

1500-2000 kWh

The first major ferry hybridisation, successfully operating since 2015. The Corvus Energy battery banks provide low-speed in-harbor propulsion, load-leveling, and house power.

Corvus ESS specifications:

Name MV Deutschland
Owner Scandlines
Integrator Siemens
Segment Cruise and Ferry
Sub-segment Electric and Hybrid Ferries
Vessel type Ro-Pax
ESS capacity 1600 kWh
Delivery year 2014
Ship yard Puttgarden Fährhafen
Newbuild/Retrofit Retrofit
Vessel size 142 x 25,4 x 5,8 m
Passenger capacity 1200
Car capacity 364
Gross tonnage 15187
Deadweight tonnage 2881
IMO no 9151541
Area of Operation NW Europe
Sailing route Rødby-Puttgarden
Sailing distance 18 km
Crossing time 45 min
Ship system Hybrid
Bus Voltage 810-1050 VDC
Class LR
Flag state Germany
Service Agreement Yes

Estimated annual savings

0 liters

diesel/year saved

0 tons

CO2 emission reduction

Battery operation

Load Levelling

Peak Shaving

Spinning Reserve