Energy Storage News

“This is another example of how ABB is at the forefront of energy storage solutions for the maritime industry,” says Sindre Sætre, ABB’s Director of Marine and Ports in Norway. “Ship and ferry owners across the Nordic region and Scandinavia realize ABB has flexible power systems for electric vessels.” This news comes only months after ABB secured the order to supply the power system for the iconic Seasight battery sightseeing ferry, which will serve the UNESCO listed Nærøyfjord.

(Professors have developed a saltwater flow battery).  Ideal applications as an add-on for wave or current power, off-shore wind farms or navy bases, the battery can be scaled up to become a "microgrid", yet because it uses "free" seawater, it is lightweight and easy to install.

The Navy’s energy future was the focus of a two-day NAVFAC Conference and Industry Day, held March 26-28 at the Koa Malina Officers Club, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Kaneohe Bay.  The Navy and DoE will select three ocean energy power developers to occupy Wave Energy Test Site (WETS) moorings at Kaneohe Bay.