Durapower and EST-Floatech to distribute jointly developed next generaton maritme battery system in Asia: the Octopus Series.
Singapore Lithium-ion batery manufacturer, Durapower Technology Singapore Pte Ltd (Durapower) and Dutch Maritime Energy Storage Solutions developer EST-Floatech have entered an agreement where Durapower will be the exclusive distributor in Asia for EST- Floatech’s Octopus Series next generation maritime certified batery systems, based on Durapower’s cell technology, for the maritime market.
EST-Floatech, a global leader in energy storage solutions, is pleased to announce the official launch of the Octopus Series batery system. The new production line is in place, and the first modules of the new batery system have been delivered to clients.
The Octopus platform is an advanced, modular Batery Management System (“BMS”) developed to configure a variety of bateries. This BMS provides a user-friendly interface that connects the batery. As it can integrate a range of batery configurations and chemistries, it is highly versatile and adaptable to diverse applications, while maintaining a consistent interface for the customer. The BMS is an integral part of the safety management of the bateries and offers remote monitoring, diagnostics, and service.
High Energy, High Power, And More
The Octopus Series currently offers two main types of batery modules: High Energy and High Power. The High Energy bateries are designed for long-duration and large-scale batery installations, making them ideal for medium- and large-sized ships that sail electrically and charge during the night, for example. The High Power modules are designed to handle higher currents which, in practical terms, means short charge and discharge times.
This can be used in fast-charging ferries, that make short trips and need to charge during stops. In addition, EST-Floatech is at an advanced stage of developing a “lite” and “lite xl” version of the Octopus bateries.
In addi�on to a fixed configura�on – placing the system in a dedicated batery room – the Octopus Series batery system is available as a containerized solu�on, that can be placed on different types of vessels, offering flexibility. The Octopus Containerized Solu�on is available in 10- and 20-foot containers.
Mr Walter van der Pennen, CCO at EST-Floatech, said:
The market is growing due to improved sustainability awareness and goals set by regulators.
“The energy transition in the maritime market has really started, and in the past few years there has been an increase in electrically powered vessels. As a result, you see more and more differentiation in the applications needed by shipowners and shipbuilders, not only for direct propulsion but also for various equipment, machinery, peak performance, and hotel loads. In addition, new types of applications are being thought of as we speak.”
Safe Design: Marine Type Approval
The Octopus Series batery-system is the second system of EST-Floatech that has received DNV type approval. EST-Floatech has a safe-by-design philosophy when creating products. The Octopus Series has been designed with multiple safety layers in the hardware and software.
These safety systems prevent the batery cells from reaching critical limits, based on more than ten years of experience with maritime batery systems. This batery system represents the next generation of certified batery management systems for maritime markets.
Mr Mark Witjens, CEO at EST-Floatech, said:
EST started developing battery systems to be used on board ships already some 14 years ago, as soon as it became apparent that energy storage systems would play an important role in the reduction of CO2 emitted by shipping.
“Our innovative Octopus system can be applied at such a scale, that it will pass the so-called positive tipping point and we have sized our new production facilities and methods to accommodate this expected increase in demand. The associated increase in production volume will enable a further reduction in cost, making the Octopus Series another big step towards a zero-emission maritime industry.”
Mr Kelvin Lim, Chief Executive Officer, Durapower Group said:
As a first mover in incorporating cell to cell propagation prevention solutions at mass production level, Durapower is proud to have our battery cell stacks incorporated into the flexible, reliable, safe EST-Floattech Octopus Series battery system.
“As an extension of our strong, strategic partnership with EST- Floattech, EST-Floattech’s Octopus Series will be exclusively distributed in Asia by Durapower. With immediate reduction of vessel emissions, the durable Octopus battery system is a sustainable maritime energy storage solution that allows clients to convert good intentions to concrete sustainable shipping. Reduced noise and vibrations from electrical propulsion also improve crew comfort.”
Highlights:
- Powerful, flexible and safe Octopus Series battery solution can be installed in vessels that need a maritime approved battery system, starting around 100 kWh up to 10 MWh.
- Durapower battery cell stacks incorporated into Octopus system – Durapower is a Singapore-based first mover in incorporating cell to cell propagation prevention solutions (a high-level safety feature) at mass production
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