Aberdeen-based Verlume and Oasis Marine Power have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the potential of in-field energy storage and charging infrastructure for crew transfer vessels (CTVs)
Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will evaluate the use of intelligent power conditioning and management systems and a powered mooring station that could be used to recharge batteries on electrically powered vessels.
The intelligent infield charging system would provide a safe mooring point for vessels in a windfarm and use Verlume’s ‘Halo’ subsea battery energy storage system.
The Halo system has an intelligent power conditioning and management system that would allow charging at times of low energy demand from the windfarm, maximising revenue from power generation.
Verulme business development director Paul Slorach said the concept will enable offshore wind operators to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with vessel operations by reducing fuel consumption. It will also help to reduce costs.
Oasis Marine Power managing director George Smith said the collaboration with Verlume will explore energy storage options to optimise the use of the Oasis Power Buoy.
The Oasis Power Buoy is an offshore mooring and charging station that uses power from offshore wind turbines to charge vessel batteries. The concept commenced testing at Port of Cromarty Firth in Scotland in January 2022 and will continue to be tested at various locations this year.
