BAR Technologies forms partnership to support regional WindWings manufacture

The agreement with Nervion, a company owned by Amper Group and with factories in Ferrol and As Somozas (Galicia, Spain), is the first manufacturing partnership for BAR Technologies outside of China, and is one that provides European customers with access to locally manufactured WindWings solutions.

Under the terms of the agreement, Nervion will manage the procurement and manufacturing value chain for the wind-assisted propulsion solution, as well as their installation in shipyards in Europe.

The agreement also covers the servicing of WindWings during their operational life cycle, alongside running training on the operation of the wing sails for vessel crews.

BAR Technologies will retain the obligation to continue to innovate and establish additional WindWings sizes and offerings. 

Speaking on the signing of the agreement in Spain, John Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, BAR Technologies, commented: “The establishment of a European supplier of WindWings offers the opportunity to grow global sales of WindWings, as vessel owners increasingly look to add wind propulsion to existing and new build vessels to comply with EU regulations. Partnering with Nervion enables us to work with an organisation with a legacy in wind energy manufacturing, to enhance the geographical availability of our WindWings technology.”

BAR’s agreement with Nervion adds to its existing partnership with China Merchants (CMET), the latter offering sales and manufacture in China.