Energy storage system supplier Mc Energy and Damen group company Damen Services have signed a collaboration agreement under which the two companies will bring an innovative shore power solution to the market.
Damen B-Shore offers an opportunity to connect ships worldwide to local shore power safely and reliably. This leads to a significant reduction in emissions of greenhouse gasses and particulate matter and saves fuel. B-Shore can supply multiple voltages and switch between 50Hz and 60Hz networks. This means that every on-board network can be linked to a local network. B-Shore absorbs any instability of the local grid and provides a safe separation between shore and ship, thus avoiding galvanic corrosion. It is also possible to connect a battery pack (energy storage) to the B-Shore in the event the shore power supply is too weak, unstable or otherwise restricted. B-Shore S125 can supply multiple limited consumption units with shore power simultaneously. This prevents emissions and at the same time makes a B-Shore purchase financially attractive for potential customers.
The exclusive partnership agreement between Mc Energy and Damen Services covers the construction, sales, delivery and after-sales of B-Shore units.
Rutger Blaauw, MD Damen Services, said: “B-Shore is a new sustainable extension of the Damen Services products and service provision, which we can deliver to ship owners, shipyards and service providers across the globe thanks to our extensive network of Service Hubs.”
In addition to purchase of B-Shore units, Damen Services will be working with leasing arrangements with clients. Damen Services aims to keep a significant number of units in stock and the first B-Shore is expected to be delivered in Q2 of 2023.
Alex Wesemann, Commercial Director and co-owner, Mc Energy, said: “We look forward to the further roll-out of B-Shore with Damen Services. This agreement is a great stepping stone towards closer collaboration between Damen Services and Mc Energy through the development of spin-off products and solutions we are already working on.”
Ridderkerk-based Mc Energy designs and manufactures energy storage systems and related products for use on board ships, and in other sectors.
