A Richmond-based energy company is helping to create two all-electric ferries, but the catch is, they aren’t for B.C.
Instead, Corvus Energy has struck a partnership with Norwegian Electric System to supply lithium ion battery energy storage systems for two new ferries run by Norwegian ferry operator, Fjord1. Along with three other similar ferries, the fleet of five all-electric ferries can hold 120 cars each and are expected to be delivered in 2019.
“Fjord1 continues to forge a very progressive path towards environmentally sustainable operations with these additional all-electric ferries,” said Stein Ruben Larsen, vice president of sales at NES, a total system integrator of electric systems for the global marine market in a press release.
According to Corvus Energy, the company provides battery power to more hybrid or all-electric ferries than all other providers of energy storage systems combined.
“Corvus Energy is honoured to once again be selected to provide (energy storage) for Fjord1 ferries,” said Roger Rosvold, director of sales and key account at Corvus Energy.
“NES are skilled and experienced electrical system integrators, and our close partnership with them in designing and delivering these innovative solutions is key to accelerating the adoption of energy storage systems.”
