Switzerland-based power and automation technology group ABB will supply the power system for a hybrid car ferry serving an[ds_preview] important passenger route in Norway. Designed with flexibility in mind, the vessel will run as a hybrid but can be modified to run as a full electric ferry with shore charging system.
This news came 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.
The centrepiece of ABB’s scope of supply is the Onboard DC Grid system. It is a modular electrical system platform that makes use of direct current to connect energy sources with consumers. The batteries will be used for »peak shaving«, meaning the batteries will help meet the power demand, thus allowing the generators to work at a more optimal level.
ABB’s power system is part of the total electric system which is being supplied by Acel. The so-called MM63 ferry, designed by Multi Maritime will be built by Fiskarstrand Verft in western Norway. The ferry will have a capacity of 60 cars and 250 passengers.
