Largest battery system yet for ice-class vessel

A 3D render of the new Polarstern polar research ship

Source: AYK Energy

AYK Energy is to supply a record marine battery system for Germany’s next-generation Polarstern research vessel, further advancing vessel electrification in polar operations.

The marine battery manufacturer said that this contract for Germany’s new Polarstern polar research ship will be the largest battery system ever installed on an ice-class vessel.

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