Espousing the benefits of bi-directional charging

That’s according to a new whitepaper by Aqua superPower that reveals the potential of Vessel-to-Everything (V2X) technology for the maritime industry.

“This whitepaper illuminates the potential of Vessel-to-Everything (V2X) technology as a transformative force in the maritime sector,” said Adam Marshall, chief technology officer, Aqua superPower.

“It underscores how bi-directional charging infrastructure can empower electric vessels as not only consumers, but as contributors to the grid, enhancing sustainability goals, reducing operational costs, and catalysing an industry-wide shift towards clean energy solutions.”

Landmark report

V2X is the overarching term for using bi-directional charging technology to transfer the energy stored by electric vessel batteries to the grid, buildings, or load.

Aqua superPower’s whitepaper, ‘The Opportunity for Bi-directional Charging in the Maritime Sector’, rounds off the Virtual Bunkering of Electric Vessels (VBEV) project, funded by the UK Government, assessing the financial, technical and operational feasibility of bi-directional charging infrastructure in the maritime sector.

With a sharp focus on the value of V2X technology for electric vessels, the VBEV project seeks to drive the sector’s decarbonisation and foster the development of a robust marine V2X ecosystem, enabling widespread adoption.

Battery electric vessels have been identified as a cornerstone in the UK Government’s Clean Maritime Plan, particularly for short to medium-range operations like ferry services, workboats, and recreational vessels. Furthermore, these batteries can also be seamlessly integrated with alternative fuels to create hybrid systems for vessels with longer-range requirements.

The global landscape comprises 2,916 ports, 4,161 harbours, and 25,000 marinas, all of which will need to upgrade their facilities to stay competitive and meet the growing demand from customers. 

In conjunction with Aqua superPower’s Whitepaper, Cenex has published a report titled titled ‘Vessel-to-Grid: An Analysis of Revenue Streams and Vessel Archetypes for Bi-directional Charging of Electric Vessels’.

Also part of the VBEV project, this report zeroes in on the value of V2G for electric vessels, providing a comprehensive perspective on the immense potential of V2X technology in the maritime sector.

Request Aqua superPower’s ‘The Opportunity for Bi-directional Charging in the Maritime Sector’ Whitepaper from enquiries@aqua-superpower.com