Category: Press Release

Norwegian energy storage company further strengthens business development resources

Plan B Energy Storage (PBES) announced that Sven Thy Christensen has joined the firm to develop marine and power markets in the Mediterranean region. Mr. Christensen brings decades of experience of green solutions for ship efficiency, emissions reduction, and power generation including diesel and gas generation, wind and solar energy.

Mr. Christensen comes from Odense Maritime Technology, where he held the position as Sales & Business Development Director. Prior to this he worked for MAN Diesel & Turbo in Spain. Here he spent four years as Managing Director Deputy, representing the company at Spanish shipyard group Astilleros Españoles, and then ten years as CEO for Spain for all group companies, simultaneously responsible for business development in Latin America.

Sven is a mechanical engineer with a graduate diploma in business administration, both from University of Copenhagen. He holds the honorary title as Copenhagen Goodwill Ambassador, is a member of the Danish Association of Engineers (IDA), and of the Spanish Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers (AINE).

“The spirit and focus of the company is remarkable,” said Sven Thy. “PBES technology provides outstanding safety and performance and fulfils long awaited storage solutions in the maritime, the energy and industrial sectors. I look forward to the challenge of placing PBES product in power generation applications around the Mediterranean.”

“Sven’s experience with marine and land based power generation gives him direct experience and clear perspective,” commented Brent Perry, CEO, PBES. “He has achieved success in the most demanding of industries. He is a natural fit for this team.”

PBES’ high performance lithium batteries are known as the safest in the world. Thermal-Stop^TM CellCool^TM and CellSwap^TM systems make PBES batteries safer, longer lasting and better value than any other product available today.

Noris Marine to offer PBES energy storage to marine customers in Southern Europe

PBES and Noris Automation GmbH today announced a partnership agreement to represent PBES energy storage for hybrid and fully electric commercial marine vessels. This further underscores the on-going green shift that is now occurring in the commercial marine industry.

“Noris Automation is a company with deep roots in the marine industry,” said Brent Perry, PBES Chief Executive Officer. “Their attention to exceptional quality and made in Germany products along with devotion to customer service, provide PBES with confidence that Noris is the ideal partner to bring our products to marine customers.”

“We are pleased to announce the agreement with PBES,” stated Uwe Ulrich, Managing Director, Noris Automation GmbH. “Much of the future of shipping will be based on hybrid and electric propulsion. After we evaluated the industry option; as well as the sustainable movement around the globe, the advantages of PBES liquid cooling were clear, and the company’s service driven values fit well with our own.”

The PBES energy storage system has been designed to the highest standards of performance and safety and is designed to seamlessly integrate with all top OEM propulsion systems.

About Noris
The Noris Group GmbH, headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany and its subsidiaries in Rostock – Germany, Rotterdam – Netherlands, Shanghai – China and Singapore are leading manufacturer of Marine Automation Systems, such as Alarm, Monitoring and Control Systems, Propulsion Remote Control Systems, Local Operating Panels, sensors, switches, transducers and indicators for the past 90 years. With almost 200 employees and more than 25 sales and service support centers worldwide, Noris is servicing its customers around the globe with committed quality.

Pangea Marine Trade offers PBES energy storage to marine customers in Southern Europe

PBES and Pangea Marine Trade announced the agreement to represent PBES energy storage for hybrid and fully electric commercial marine vessels in Southern Europe. This underscores the on-going green shift that is now occurring in the commercial marine industry.
“The hybrid power system of today is smart, proven technology, designed for ease of integration and uninterrupted performance,” said Brent Perry, Chief Executive Officer, PBES. “PBES energy storage is ideal to optimize the vessels Pangea’s customers are currently supplying to the marine industry”.

“We are pleased to announce the agreement with PBES,” stated Mete Özalp, Managing Director, Pangea. “Much of the future of shipping will be based on hybrid and electric propulsion. After we evaluated the industry option; as well as the sustainable movement around the globe, the advantages of PBES liquid cooling were clear, and the company’s service driven values fit well with our own.

The PBES energy storage system has been designed to the highest standards of performance and safety and is designed to seamlessly integrate with all top OEM propulsion systems.

PBES strengthens business development resources

PBES today announced that Eivind Aune has joined the firm to develop energy storage markets. Mr. Aune brings decades of experience in Norwegian business.

With an MSc in electronics/cybernetics and an MBA in international marketing and trade, Eivind has found success in several board and CEO positions. Eivind spent the 8 last years as an owner and CEO of Sifa Mechanical Production in Selbu, Norway.

“PBES has proven that becoming ‘green’ is also a good business case,” said Eivind. “Their achievements in a relatively short time are exceptional, and they are a very enthusiastic and competent team. I’m very pleased to be able to provide guidance and expertise in Norwegian markets.”

“Eivind’s strong business mind and technological competence give him direct experience and perspective of Norway’s dynamic yet geographically small marketplace.” Commented Brent Perry, CEO, Plan B Energy Storage. “His success in a variety of sectors provides perspective beyond the marine world.”

PBES’ high performance lithium batteries are known as the safest in the world. Thermal-Stop^TM CellCool^TM and CellSwap^TM systems make PBES batteries safer, longer lasting and better value than any other product available today.

PBES strengthens resources in key sectors

Trondheim, Norway – July 11, 2017 – Plan B Energy Storage (PBES) today announced Arnstein Andreassen has joined the firm to develop marine energy storage markets. Mr. Andreassen brings decades of experience in power generation and propulsion.

In his previous positions, both in Naval and commercial business, Arnstein worked with power generation and propulsion systems in the marine space, helping his clients to achieve best in value for their investment. Arnstein comes to PBES from Bertel O. Steen Teknikk AS (Bostek), where he is responsible for sales of commercial marine generator sets.

 

I am glad to join the team at PBES,” said Arnstein. The character and experience of this group is exceptional, and the PBES product provides a level of safety and performance that until now has been missing in the marketplace.

“Arnstein’s experience with marine power generation gives him direct experience and perspective of the industry.” Commented Brent Perry, CEO, PBES. “He has achieved success in the most demanding of conditions. He is a natural fit for this team.”

PBES’ high performance lithium batteries are touted as “the safest in the world”. Thermal-Stop^TM CellCool^TM and CellSwap^TM  systems make PBES the only energy storage capable of preventing thermal runaway before it occurs.

About PBES

PBES designs and manufactures high power industrial lithium-ion energy storage. Comprised of the most experienced team in the sector, PBES is focused on providing value and safety for industrial, marine and grid energy storage applications. Learn more at www.ssssspbes.com

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Media Contact:

Grant Brown
Vice President Marketing, PBES
+1 604 328 2046
gbrown@ssssspbes.com

Plan B Energy Storage Announces PBES Denmark ApS

Marine Energy Storage Manufacturer PBES Sets Up Danish Operations in Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark – October 25, 2016 – Plan B Energy Storage (PBES) announced today the creation of PBES Denmark ApS. PBES Denmark will be the cornerstone of the energy storage industry in Denmark, delivering local jobs and focussing on bringing energy storage systems to marine and grid solutions in Denmark.

PBES is the industry leader in MWh grid and marine solutions, delivering the most powerful and safe systems in the world today, supported by the best service and support group in the energy storage industry.

PBES has been working with Invest in Denmark in the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Copenhagen Capacity to develop relationships within Denmark that will bring rewards to Northern Europe – both in marine and renewable energy applications.

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