Marine battery system supplier, Echandia, has won a deal with Öresundslinjen for the conversion of a RoPax ferry to full electrical operation.
Operating on the Helsingør – Helsingborg route between Denmark and Sweden, M/S Hamlet traverses the Öresund strait up to 8,000 times a year.
Source: Echandia
Echandia is equipping a RoPax for full electrical operation
“This order once again demonstrates the recognition of Echandia’s battery systems within the maritime market, particularly in Denmark,” said Morten Larsen, regional director EU at Echandia.
“Following the successful deployment of harbour buses in Copenhagen in 2020 and securing the contract for Molslinjen’s RoPax ferries for Als and Samsö in 2022, it is evident that Danish shipowners are increasingly valuing the advantages of Echandia when evaluating battery system options.”
The battery system has a minimum operational lifespan of ten years and can be recharged at either port in as little as 11 minutes.
“After evaluating multiple battery suppliers for this significant conversion project, the superior lifetime and lower weight of the Echandia battery system stood out as the primary reasons why Echandia emerged as the optimal choice for us,” said Kristian Durhuus, chief executive at Molslinjen.
“These factors contribute to the lowest total cost of ownership and environmental footprint when compared to other options.”
