Creating net-zero communities while increasing the reliability and safety of our energy solutions – that is what most excites Ramtin Rasoulinezhad, our Director of Engineering, about working with electrification and energy systems at Shift.
In an industry such as marine electrification, there are a number of unique challenges and rewarding solutions that our teams face each day. For Ramtin, shifting the trend towards clean technologies is what keeps him motivated, and he looks forward to opportunities to educate communities about the practicality and affordability of energy storage systems.
Ramtin’s claim-to-fame at Shift has been his work on a new concept that we introduced to the industry: Shift’s PwrSwäp e-pod. “We have created a system of charging stations and swappable battery cartridges (e-pods) that provide the end user with an affordable, reliable energy source, without them having to worry about long charging times or depreciation and lifetime maintenance of the batteries. PwrSwäp mitigates risk, optimizes efficiency, and eliminates the cost of expanding the grid.”
Energy storage systems are the backbone of clean energy, and Ramtin is proud of his work in bringing affordable, reliable, and clean power to the industry. Originally from Iran, Ramtin moved to Canada six years ago, and now calls Coquitlam, BC his home. Ramtin holds a PhD from Western University, as well as two Masters of Science.
This new partnership is set to electrify the shipping industry in Singapore and Malaysia – an important step towards decarbonizing the maritime sector as a whole.
October 11th, 2022 (Vancouver/ Unceded Territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations) – Shift Clean Energy (Shift) announces today that they have entered into a partnership with Red Offshore Industries — a leader in integrated shipping systems.
Brent Perry, CEO and founder of Shift, commented: “Partnering with Red Offshore is a huge feat and a major step towards scaling up our decarbonization impact. We are proud to be Red Offshore’s ESS provider for Singapore and Malaysia. We believe that together we can offer the safest and most robust solutions for the maritime industry, while powerfully driving this complex industry towards net zero. ” Kervin Goh, the Regional Sales Manager of Red Offshore, commented: “We are pleased to work alongside Shift to offer the shipping industry the safest technology. It is partnerships like these with leading-edge organizations that are going to show the maritime industry that we don’t have to sacrifice reliability or safety to cut carbon emissions.”
Shift has continued to innovate and lead with safety within the marine industry. In September, the company revealed its proprietary ESS technology will be used in 17 new hybrid and electric tugboats to effectively reduce emissions and harmful NOx gas, whilst continuing to support efficient operations. The same month it was also announced that Shift’s PwrSwäp technology will be used to power the first all-electric battery swapping vessel, the Hydromover in the Port of Singapore, one of maritime’s leading ports – a significant step forward for battery technology and alternative energy solutions. This new partnership with Red Offshore marks an important milestone for Shift as their presence as industry leader continues to grow within the clean energy sector. Shift is rapidly growing with headquarters in the US, UK, and the Netherlands and Shift is currently in the process of building a headquarters in Singapore.
About Shift Clean Energy: Shift Clean Energy provides energy storage solutions to decarbonize the marine transport industry and other hard-to-abate sectors. Shift enables customers to meet their climate action and ESG goals with clean energy solutions based on leading-edge energy storage systems. Understood to be the safest and most reliable energy storage solutions on the market today, and the first commercial marine solutions company to offer pay-as-you-go PwrSwäp subscription energy systems. Customers save money from day one through electrification, integrating ESS and renewable energy for both commercial and maritime applications. Shift now has offices in the US, UK, and the Netherlands, with a new office under construction in Singapore. Join us on our mission to zero emissions.
About Red Offshore: Red Offshore industry provides high quality integrated systems to maritime vessels. Established in Singapore in 2013, Red Offshore is headquartered in Singapore with office in India, and sales representation in Australia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia. serving the Marine and Offshore Industry. Red Offshore’s range of products ranging from system integration, deck machineries and turnkey ballast water management system (BWTS).
We want to take a quick moment to brag about one of our impressively talented employees, Yanming Wu, who has had a major impact on our decarbonization solutions. You may be asking yourself, what does the day in the life of a mechanical engineer at Shift look like? Well, let us give you a little sneak peak, and introduce you to one of the brilliant minds behind the world’s first swappable battery! Through design, prototyping and manufacturing, Yanming has witnessed first-hand the growth of our PwrSwäp technology in its entirety.
Yanming has played a critical role in each part of our cutting-edge PwrSwäp technology, which is a pay-as-you-go subscription service that delivers clean and reliable renewable energy with no risk. Our CEO, Brent Perry, had a vision to make a more aesthetically pleasing extruded frame for the PwrSwäp cartridge, and with that in mind, he reached out to Yanming to discuss the philosophy behind the PwrSwäp project and how it would positively impact the industry. That phone call was enough to get her hooked!
Yanming jumped straight into the project and was involved in everything from creating the 3D model, developing the prototype and working on-site making sure the team had everything they needed to build the first ever PwrSwäp cartridge!
Yanming was born and raised in Sichuan, China, but has called Vancouver home since 2013. She loves the challenge that working in marine electrification brings, and that there is always something new to learn and discover. Prior to her work with Shift, she was working as an Intermediate Mechanical Designer and is a Simon Fraser University alumna. When she isn’t busy working on our cutting-edge solutions, Yanming can be found hiking, camping, baking or hanging out with her dog, Jojo.
Shift Clean Energy has once again expanded its team, welcoming Lasse Agger Antonisen as its new Head of Solutions for EMENA in August, and Sietse Nap as Vice President of Energy Solutions in September.
With a wealth of experience in sales, commercial development, and marine and offshore industries, Lasse joined the team this summer as the Head of Solutions for EMENA. Lasse will be driving the development of the company’s ESS solutions, providing consultative support to Shift’s customers, and leading the solutions team itself.
“Seeing the purpose-driven model Shift has established is what makes it clear that the company will continue to be successful,” says Lasse. “Commercialism is a multi-faceted thing: it’s built on return-on-investment, longevity, business and operational needs. And in this case, regulatory requirements. This is what Shift has managed to develop, a solution which meets each of these objectives, and that has unique selling points .
“There is a lot to be done here, and I’m keen to get stuck in, It is great to see that the internal buy-in is already there, the teams understand and care about the goal of the business. From top to bottom.”
Sietse, who joins Shift with over a decade of sales, marine and energy experience, will focus largely on the market development and adoption of PwrSwäp, the industry’s first pay-as-you-go energy subscription service. Working closely with Shift’s teams and customers in tandem, Sietse will oversee the end-to-end adoption of PwrSwäp, globally.
“What struck me the most was the product,” said Sietse. “I’ve spent time in roles where I felt less enthusiastic about the product, and what it worked towards. But with Shift, PwrSwäp is something totally new to the industry. It’s captured the need to adopt alternative energy solutions for reduced emissions, without sacrificing profits – which is the precise algorithm businesses are looking for.”
“We’re at the start of something truly exciting here. In 10 or 15 years, I want to be able to say that we’ve pioneered electrification. And I know we will do just that.”
“It’s no coincidence that Lasse and Sietse have joined us at a time of exponential growth for Shift,” said Brent Perry, CEO and co-founder of the company. “We’re seeing a vast number of businesses opt for battery technology to hybridise or fully electrify their operations. Keeping up with that level of demand requires our own operations to expand at a consistent pace. Which they are.”
News about the growing team follows Shift’s recent announcements of their growing partnership network. In the past two weeks, the company revealed its proprietary ESS technology will be used in 17 new hybrid and electric tugboats to effectively reduce emissions and harmful NOx gas, whilst continuing to support efficient operations.
It was also announced that PwrSwäp will be used to power the first all-electric battery swapping vessel, the Hydromover in the Port of Singapore, one of maritime’s leading ports – a significant step forward for battery technology and alternative energy solutions.
“We push the envelope at Shift – I think that’s always been clear. We do things differently, see things differently, grow differently from other energy providers. Lasse and Sietse fit into that need extremely well, and it’s already clear they’ll each be bringing valuable knowledge and experience to our solutions – Lasse at the helm to steer progress, and Sietse as an integral facilitator of our PwrSwäp solution.”
The industry’s first pay-as-you-go energy subscription service streamlines the transition from diesel to electric, leading with safe and reliable clean energy storage solutions to decarbonize the marine industry, today.
September 28th, 2022 (Vancouver, Canada / Singapore) – Shift Clean Energy (Shift) today announced its involvement in the first all-electric battery swapping vessel in the Port of Singapore. The news was shared today at a keel laying ceremony, led by SeaTech Solutions International (SeaTech), Yinson GreenTech (YGT), and Goal Zero consortium members, announcing the start of construction on the first all-electric cargo vessel in the Port of Singapore – the Hydromover.
The all-electric Hydromover, owned by YGT and designed by SeaTech, will be the first to use Shift’s PwrSwäp technology, the first pay-as-you-go energy subscription-service that provides instant clean, renewable energy to ships without risk or obligations. Shift’s industry leading PwrSwäp technology streamlines the transition from diesel powered to hybrid or fully electric, changing the game for energy storage in the marine industry.
The Hydromover will be the most economical and environmentally-friendly option for cargo vessel crafts. Reducing fuel costs by approximately 77% and saving approximately 752 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from the atmosphere.
Brent Perry, CEO and founder of Shift, commented: “We are thrilled to be a part of this momentous day and are honoured to be a member of the Goal Zero consortium. It’s never been more critical to decarbonize the marine industry and partnerships like these are integral to moving the needle on decarbonization. PwrSwäp’s industry leading, safe and clean technology will play a vital role in revolutionizing the operations of the harbor craft sector in the Port of Singapore and beyond and helping the maritime industry meet IMO’s greenhouse gas emission targets for 2050.”
Yinson Executive Vice President New Ventures and Technology, Mr Eirik Barclay, said: “Goal Zero is made up of like-minded and synergistic partners who are fully committed to helping the marine industry transition to net zero. Since being awarded the grant, we have achieved many important milestones, which have culminated in today’s keel laying to mark the official commencement of construction. We are very pleased with our rapid progress and are looking forward to launching our pilot vessel by the second quarter of 2023, way in advance of the original 5-year schedule planned for the program. This not only gives Goal Zero a head start to roll-out our all-electric cargo vessel, but it is also an important contribution to Singapore’s goals for all domestic harbour crafts to operate on low-carbon energy solutions by 2030 and to halve carbon emissions from these vessels by 2050.”
The Goal Zero consortium received one of the three grants awarded by Maritime Port Authority and the Singapore Maritime Institute in August 2021 to research, develop, deploy and commercialize a fully electric cargo vessel with swappable battery infrastructure solutions. Following the extensive research and design phase, the vessel will go into construction and is expected to be finalized and launched in the second quarter of 2023 and ready for commercialisation in 2024.
To date, around 100 vessels have registered interest for PwrSwäp and 12 locations are planned to open by mid-2023.
About Shift Clean Energy: Shift Clean Energy provides energy storage solutions to decarbonize the marine transport industry and other hard-to-abate sectors. Shift enables customers to meet their climate action and ESG goals with clean energy solutions based on leading-edge energy storage systems. Understood to be the safest and most reliable energy storage solutions on the market today, and the first commercial marine solutions company to offer pay-as-you-go PwrSwäp subscription energy systems. Customers save money from day one through electrification, integrating ESS and renewable energy for both commercial and maritime applications. Shift has offices in the US, UK, and the Netherlands, with a new office under construction in Singapore. Join us on our mission to zero emissions.
About Yinson Green Technologies: Yinson GreenTech (YGT) is a green technology solutions provider that delivers clean, integrated and technology-enhanced ecosystem across the marine, mobility and energy segments. YGT invests in novel green technology ideas and sustainable solutions and collaborates with like-minded partners in its key geographical markets to deliver integrated digital solutions and platforms that connect its smart green technology assets and green infrastructure to fully support its customers’ transition into a net-zero future. YGT is a wholly-owned subsidiary and the green technologies division of the global energy infrastructure and technology company Yinson Holdings Berhad, which is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.
About Goal Zero consortium: “Goal Zero” consortium brings together the diverse expertise of 13 enterprises and research institutes. Project Lead SeaTech takes on the roles of vessel designer and system integrator, while Yinson Green Technologies is responsible for overall programme management and commercialisation. Other consortium members include Shift Clean Energy as battery technology partner, Rina Hong Kong Limited Singapore Branch as classification society, industry partners Batam Fast Ferry, Bernhard Schulte (Singapore) Holdings, DM Sea Logistics, Marina Offshore, Kenoil Marine Services, Lita Ocean Pte Ltd and Jurong Port and research institutes Singapore Institute of Technology and Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine Singapore.
Shift is leading with safety to deliver clean energy storage solutions to the marine industry with the most Type Approvals on the market
September 13th, 2022(Vancouver/ Unceded Territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations) – Shift Clean Energy (Shift) announces today that it has received Type Approval from both the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and Japanese Marine Standards (NK) for its energy storage system. Shift energy storage systems (ESS) now have the most Type Approvals on the market.
Shift’s lithium-ion battery-based ESS are used for hybrid or fully electric propulsion systems for marine, offshore and inland waterway applications alongside land-based industrial and renewable energy applications. Shift batteries rank among the safest in the world due to Shift’s patented integrated cooling system, with each battery cell encased in its own cooling channel.
Brent Perry, CEO and founder of Shift, commented: “We are proud to lead the market with our energy storage systems that have received the most Type Approvals on the market for safety and quality standards. At Shift, safety is our number one priority. Our focus has always been on building the safest and most robust energy storage solutions to electrify and decarbonize.”
In March 2022, Shift Clean Energy received approval from the US-based classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its energy storage solution (ESS). In 2021, Shift announced its approval certification under new 2020 class rules for commercial vessel batteries set out by classification society DNV GL – one of the first energy storage solutions (ESS) providers to adhere to the new testing standard.
Shift is a leading supplier of clean energy solutions to the marine market and beyond, with offices and channel partners in Canada, the US, Europe, India, Asia, the Middle East and New Zealand. Shift is responsible for some of the first electrified vessels in the market, including the first electric ferry in southern Europe in Aveiro, Portugal, and a pilot program to electrify harbour vessels at the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
About Shift Clean Energy:
Shift Clean Energy provides energy storage solutions to decarbonize the marine transport industry and other hard to abate sectors. Shift enables customers to meet their climate action and ESG goals with clean energy solutions based on leading-edge energy storage systems. Understood to be the safest and most reliable energy storage solutions on the market today, and the first commercial marine solutions company to offer pay-as-you-go PwrSwäp subscription energy systems. Customers save money from day one through electrification, integrating ESS and renewable energy for both commercial and maritime applications. Join us on our mission to zero emissions.
Two industry-leading technologies are coming together to future-proof electric propulsion and energy storage for commercial and naval ships
September 08, 2022(Vancouver, Canada / Gjerdsvika, Norway) – Shift Clean Energy (Shift) joins forces with a new Norwegian partner STADT, a leading vendor and system integrator of electric propulsion, to deliver sustainable propulsion and energy storage solutions to the marine industry.
Shift is enabling the marine industry to transition to zero-emission with safe and efficient battery systems. Shift’s lithium-ion battery-based ESS are used for hybrid or fully electric propulsion systems for marine, offshore and inland waterway applications. Shift’s unique cooling system provides maximized benefits to customers looking to electrify propulsion systems in the marine sector.
STADT Lean Propulsion® delivers efficient, reliant and noise-free propulsion systems designed for the lifetime of the vessel. STADT propulsion technology can be interfaced with future and new power-sources of any kind. STADT has supplied electric propulsion and own drive technology to more than 150 vessels in their global operations.
Brent Perry, CEO at Shift shares, “Partnerships like these are essential for the decarbonization of the marine transport industry. We are proud to announce our new Norway-based partner STADT, as a leading vendor and system integrator of electric propulsion, this partnership will offer our customers reduced operations costs with a high focus on safety and security. It will also support the industry’s vital transition to zero-emissions.”
Hallvard Slettevoll, CEO at STADT NAVAL AS shares, “I am confident that Shift and STADT will continue to grow together to supply sustainable solutions to the industry while helping to meet requirements from commercial and naval shipowners. We are ecstatic to have formed this partnership with Shift, as pioneers in our own fields our complementary technologies will push forward the electrification of the shipping industry.”
Shift is a leading supplier of clean energy solutions to the marine market and beyond and is responsible for some of the first electrified vessels in the market, including the first electric ferry in southern Europe in Aveiro, Portugal, and a pilot program to electrify harbor vessels at the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
About Shift Clean Energy:
Shift Clean Energy provides energy storage solutions to decarbonize the marine transport industry and other hard to abate sectors. Shift enables customers to meet their climate action and ESG goals with clean energy solutions based on leading-edge energy storage systems. Understood to be the safest and most reliable energy storage solutions on the market today, and the first commercial marine solutions company to offer pay-as-you-go PwrSwäp subscription energy systems. Customers save money from day one through electrification, integrating ESS and renewable energy for both commercial and maritime applications. Join us on our mission to zero emissions.
About STADT:
STADT AS is an innovative manufacturer and system-integrator within the area of Electric Propulsion. The company has for over 35 years developed and produced several generations of AC propulsion- drives, and aims its solutions and professional services towards commercial and navy vessels of any size. STADT has launched its disruptive and latest generation AC drive technology under the brand STADT Lean Propulsion®. The technology and solution is patented, with unique features including silent stealth operation and very high efficiency due to low electric power loss in the AC drive.
The technology has proven very robust, and reliant with an expected lifetime of +30 years. Low service and maintenance costs will secure ship-owners low operational costs over the lifetime of any vessel. (www.stadt.no)
New COO to support Shift’s growth with increased market demand for the safest battery in the industry
Shift is pleased to announce the growth in its executive team with the addition of Mark Hughes as Chief Operating Officer.
Mark brings a background in manufacturing and supply chain management, and a wealth of international experience growing companies and leading operational improvement programs across a range of industries, from automotive to aerospace. He will support Shift in its growth to provide the marine and industrial industries with energy storage solutions, as the world moves to decarbonize through electrification.
The appointment follows a period of significant growth for Shift, with an increase in demand for energy storage solutions with the highest possible standards for safety.
Brent Perry, founder and CEO of Shift, said: “Mark’s experience in manufacturing and supply chain management will be vital in supporting our growth. We are thrilled to welcome Mark to the team.”
Mark Hughes, new COO, Shift, shared: “I am delighted to be joining a company that’s goal is to decarbonize a whole industry. The maritime industry is a significant contributor to the climate crisis, accounting for 3 percent of the world’s CO2 emissions. At Shift, our mission is to transition the industry to zero emissions. I am proud to be part of a team delivering clean energy solutions to help tackle climate change.”
Mark holds a BSc (Hons) in Manufacturing Systems Management. He joins Shift from the consulting and data-analytics business he co-founded, where he helped clients to define and implement operational strategy and to develop business intelligence solutions to manage performance. Based in London, UK, Mark will be joining Shift’s leadership team and will be responsible for overseeing the overall operations of Shift.
Leading with key certifications to deliver clean energy storage solutions to the marine industry
July 26, 2022(Vancouver/ Unceded Territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations) – Shift Clean Energy (Shift) has announced that it has received approval from US-based classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its energy storage solution (ESS).
Shift’s lithium-ion battery-based ESS are used for hybrid or fully electric propulsion systems for marine, offshore and inland waterway applications and currently rank among the safest in the world.
Brent Perry, CEO and founder of Shift commented: “We’re proud to receive ABS approval for our energy storage solutions. The standards put in place by ABS are vital for the safety of marine vessels. At Shift, safety is our number one priority and our focus has always been on building the safest and most robust energy storage solution possible. This certification allows us to continue delivering a reliable and affordable way to electrify and reduce reliance on fossil fuels with a goal of decarbonizing the industry as a whole.”
Shift Clean Energy received certification March 2022. In 2021, Shift announced its approval certification under new 2020 class rules for commercial vessel batteries set out by classification society DNV GL and was one of the first energy storage solutions (ESS) providers to adhere to the new testing standard.
Shift is a leading supplier of clean energy solutions to the marine market and beyond and is responsible for some of the first electrified vessels in market, including the first electric ferry in southern Europe in Aveiro, Portugal, and a pilot program to electrify harbour vessels at the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
About Shift Clean Energy:
Shift Clean Energy provides energy storage solutions to decarbonize the marine transport industry and other hard to abate sectors. Shift enables customers to meet their climate action and ESG goals with clean energy solutions based on leading-edge energy storage systems. Understood to be the safest and most reliable energy storage solutions on the market today, and the first commercial marine solutions company to offer pay-as-you-go PwrSwäp subscription energy systems. Customers save money from day one through electrification, integrating ESS and renewable energy for both commercial and maritime applications. Join us on our mission to zero emissions.
CEO Brent Perry talks ESS technology and emissions reductions
“Where would batteries work to replace or optimise fuel-driven engines, reducing or eliminating their emissions?”
This is the question we first started out with at Shift Clean Energy – and it’s what continues to drive us today.
Our CEO Brent Perry recently featured on The Butterfly Effect, a podcast from 1treelion.org, discussing our ESS technology, how we’ve rapidly accelerated GHG emissions reductions over the past decade, and why climate action remains at the very foundation of our innovation.
