Energy storage for eco marine projects

The RMP projects in which Corvus will participate include the Aquarius wind and solar power system for ships, the Aquarius eco ship and the Medaka urban solar-electric commuter ferry. A range of Corvus Energy technologies such as the AT6500 energy storage module & battery management system will be incorporated into EMP’s marine renewable energy designs.

The Corvus Energy AT6500 series battery modules can be combined to form a custom sized pack – from 6.5kWh to several MW capacity. The modules can be configured in various ways to build the battery pack required, making use of the CanBus system. Each Installation is supported with a system controller to provide the management control to coordinate all the modules in a pack.

The EMP Aquarius System will incorporate Corvus Energy’s AT6500 lithium NMC technology thereby allowing energy collected via the solar panels to be stored for use when the ship is at anchor or in harbour. The Corvus battery management system will enable this solar energy be used while the ship is underway. EMP will also make use of the lithium ion battery technology for the Tonbo solar-electric HMP vessel and Medaka urban solar-electric ferry projects.

According to EMP, te Aquarius System provides ship operators with a cost-effective way to tap into the limitless energy provided by the sun and wind. The system uses an array of rigid but movable sails to collect wind and solar energy which are positioned by a computer system taking into account such things as the speed of the ship and prevailing weather conditions. The system can even be used while a ship is at anchor or in harbour.

Greg Atkinson of Eco Marine Power says: “The emission of noxious gases while ships are in harbour or at anchor waiting to load/unload is a major environmental and health concern. By incorporating Corvus Energy’s technologies into the Aquarius System we can significantly reduce these emissions by providing a clean & renewable source of power for ships which can even be used when the ship is in port.”