Maritime battery technology company Nereida Energy AS has entered into an agreement to acquire the maritime battery business from Haf Power Solutions (HPS), de-merging this part of HPS into Nereida’s operations. The agreement strengthens Nereida’s position as an independent provider of maritime energy storage solutions, adding a proven and commercially established battery platform into their portfolio. The transaction includes the transfer of the Aegir battery platform, related intellectual property, ongoing customer projects, and order backlog. This platform has achieved commercial success in several demanding maritime applications, including aquaculture service vessels and high-speed passenger vessels. ”We greatly appreciate the trust shown by HPS and ACEL through this transaction. The Aegir platform is a valuable addition to our portfolio and complements our existing technology roadmap. Together, we can offer customers a broader range of battery solutions while continuing to focus on performance, safety, flexibility and cost efficiency,” says Pål-Ove Husøy, Chief Commercial Officer of Nereida Energy.
“The battery platform is highly flexible, making it ideal for vessels with limited space. It can be tailored to fit complex hull shapes and meet demanding integration needs. Combined with Nereida’s proprietary battery management systems, control software and energy management solutions, the transaction further strengthens the company’s ability to deliver optimized battery solutions across multiple maritime segments. Strategic shareholder joins Nereida As part of the transaction, ACEL Group will become a strategic shareholder in Nereida Energy Holding AS through a share-based consideration. This demonstrates ACELs confidence in the company’s technology, management team and growth strategy.
“We believe the combination of Nereida’s technology roadmap and market position with the proven Aegir platform will create a strong foundation for future growth and value creation,” says Anders Vedlog, CEO of ACEL Group.
Strengthening Nereida’s growth platform Nereida has developed a flexible and supplier-independent battery architecture designed to leverage the strengths of the global battery value chain while maintaining proprietary control systems, software and battery management technology. The company serves a broad range of maritime sectors, including ferries, offshore vessels, aquaculture service vessels, workboats, and high-speed passenger vessels. ”This acquisition fits perfectly into our strategy of building a leading independent maritime battery company. It strengthens our product offering, expands our installed base, and accelerates our growth. Most importantly, it enables us to provide customers with more flexibility and a broader range of choices while maintaining our commitment to quality, safety and innovation,” says Geir Bjørkeli, CEO of Nereida Energy. Nereida will continue its supplier-independent strategy and work with multiple qualified manufacturing and technology partners globally. This approach provides customers with flexibility, resilience, and access to best-in-class technologies while reducing supply chain risk. Strategic focus for HPS
Following the transaction, Haf Power Solutions will continue as a pure-play electrical system integrator, maintaining a hardware-agnostic approach focused on delivering the lowest possible lifecycle cost for end customers.
HPS will remain technology-independent and continue to integrate best-in-class solutions tailored to each vessel and operational profile.
“This agreement strengthens our core role as a system integrator and supports our strategy of remaining technology-agnostic, combining best-in-class components with our in-house software to deliver efficient, tailored solutions,” says Bengt-Olav Berntsen, CEO of HPS. The parties have not disclosed the financial details of the transaction. The announcement follows Nereida’s recent NOK 32 million growth capital raise from a consortium of Norwegian investors including Grieg New Energy, Eviny Ventures, Nysnø Climate Investments and Nye Aasen.
Source: Nereida Energy
