Norwegian battery manufacture moves up a gear

The agreement with Elpro will give PBES greater manufacturing capacity and will allow it to maintain the quality standard of its products.

“After nearly two years of manufacturing in Norway, it became apparent that our customers would be better served by a more streamlined process.” said Brent Perry, CEO, PBES.

“The combination of Elpro’s long experience in the maritime industry and ability to manufacture to the highest quality standards and PBES ability to service its products and customers delivers the best of all worlds to the growing maritime markets globally.”

Added competitiveness

Pål Rune Johansen, CEO, Elpro Group AS, welcomed the agreement as a demonstration of Elpro’s competitiveness in the marine market.

“I have been impressed with the level of innovation and quality of PBES technology and products,” he said.

“PBES growth rate and position in the business within the rapidly expanding energy storage sector is an adventure of its own and Elpro looks forward to playing a significant role in the business of green technology.”

PBES said that its energy storage system has been designed to the highest standards of performance, safety and sustainability. It is designed to integrate with all types of power generation in a variety of applications, at sea and on land.