Battery Technologies

Recharging directly from an offshore turbine becomes reality

By 2024-09-13T11:25:00

Specific wind turbines can be fitted with a 11KV - 6MW/h charging system, with the umbilical retrieved by crane. Dynamic positioning thrusters keep the vessel on station whilst charging takes place and is seen as a better alternative to a remote hook-up b

Whilst highways have service stations and kerbside charging outlets for electric vehicles, there has been no equivalent at sea - until now.

 
 
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