first hybrid ferry delivered for west coast cargo service - battery energy storage system
According to Richmond B. , goods coming to Vancouver Island will soon have less carbon footprintC.
A company that provides battery systems for the first liquefied natural gas and electric-powered freight ferry in North America.
TheSeaspanSwift delivered this month will operate between mainland China and Vancouver Island.
The second ferry, Seaspan Reliant, will be delivered in early 2017.
The battery systems of the two ships will provide backup power and are expected to reduce fuel costs and emissions by 15-20. Lithium battery-
The power boat, which deals with West Coast pollution, says it ships to Vancouver Island, which accounts for half of all shipments. Richmond-
A large amount of lithium is provided based on Corvus Energy
Ion battery system for ferry.
Sean pucharski, vice president of Corvus Energy's host on the island, Greg cherjee, said the traditional way to ensure backup power is to keep the second generator running all the time.
"Basically, the main power of the ferry is the LNG generator, and then it also has a battery library that most people think is quite large, in which case these are mainly used as a rotating standby, census Ski said.
"It helps to save fuel and emissions and to provide backup power when necessary to make the vessel safer. "Battery-
In Europe, only European hybrid ferries with battery storage components are becoming more and more.
Some batteries-
There are only ferries in Europe now, but even there it is still a new thing. "B. C.
Spokesman Deborah Marshall said ferry service is also seeking hybrid technology for the new small ferry to be purchased.
The BC Ferry seekshybrid proposal "we will be looking for a hybrid solution for our new small vessel," Marshall said ". B. C.
Ferry plans to replace three small ships in 43 years
Old Nimpkish, month of this year
Princess of Old North Island and 52 years-
Queen of old Howe voice.
At the same time, Marshall said that the first new lng of BC ferries-
The Salish Orca passenger ship is en route to the west coast, passing through the Panama Canal on Sunday.
It is expected to reach Area B. C.
In early January, replace 51-year-
The old queen of Burnby provides services between the comoks and the Powell River.