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PBES Announces Contract Manufacturing with Elpro Solutions
Press ReleasePBES Norway battery production moves to established Trondheim manufacturer PBES and Elpro Solutions AS (Elpro) today announced that they have entered a manufacturing agreement for PBES battery systems. The agreement with Elpro provides PBES with the ability to meet the demand for its product with greater manufacturing capacity, agile and flexible factory set up, and […]
PBES’ First Norwegian Batteries Celebrate 1 Year Operational Milestone
Cruise & FerryPBES is proud to acknowledge the first year of operation of the hybrid ferries Melshorn and Vardehorn. The two sister ships were built in 1999. In late autumn 2016 they were rebuilt with hybrid propulsion using PBES energy storage at Havyard yard (Sogn og Fjordane). The two vessels re-entered service in January 2017. “Melshorn and Vardehorn […]
China’s Newest Battery Hybrid Port Crane
Industry NewsPBES is proud to announce the successful installation and commissioning of the first rubber tyre gantry crane with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC). CCCC is the world’s largest manufacturer of port container cranes, exporting to freight terminals around the globe. CCCC Shanghai Equipment Engineering Co., Ltd (CCCCSH) is a subsidiary of CCCC and is located […]
Batteries for ferries and vessels is in big growth – Two leading manufacturers are dominating todays market
ArticlesAccording to Maritime Battery Forum the growth of maritime batteries is exceptional – Growth is at 30% Translated version – Original article by Tore Stensvold –Published: 24. Jan. 2018 Suppliers of Energy Storage Systems within the Maritime Industry, grows along with the electric development of ferries and hybrid engineering for Offshore Industry. It all started […]
Eco Friendly Electric Propulsion Coming to Canadian Aquaculture Industry
ArticlesExcerpt from William Stoichevski article published in Salmon Business. Link to original article here. Electric Aquaculture Vessels Could Hit Canadian Waters Soon Electrification of the growing fleet of aquaculture workboats is now underway. Last year the world’s first battery-powered work boat for fish farming was launched with enormous success. The fully electric Elfrida has been operating in […]
PBES Energy Storage Power Norway’s Newest Battery Electric Ferries
Cruise & FerryPBES is proud to announce the successful installation of two 1MWh battery systems aboard the new electric ferries that service the E39 highway route on the 2km crossing between the Anda and Lote docks. The M/F Gloppefjord and Eidsfjord are Norway’s latest battery-operated ferries. “Anda-Lote is a vital link for Western Norway,” said Grant Brown, […]
A battery-driven ferry that promises to clean up the market in more ways than one.
Cruise & FerryExcerpts from Stevie Knights articles published in Maritime Journal. Links to original article here. New tech comes with a price, but there’s a lot resting on it – all the more so when it concerns a commercial, battery-driven ro-ro that promises to clean up the market in more ways than one. The power for Finland’s […]
PBES Batteries Power Finland’s First New-build Battery Electric Ferry
Cruise & FerryWinter in Finland won’t stop Elektra from meeting her mission PBES is proud to announce the contract, supply, and installation of the 1MWh battery on Elektra. Launched in June of 2017, the vessel celebrates 6 months of service and is Finland’s first purpose built battery electric ferry. “PBES energy storage provides Elektra with clean, quiet, […]
The Road to Validation – PBES Thermal Runaway Prevention Testing
ArticlesBy Aubrey van der Hoven, Senior Manager: Compliance and Quality Assurance, PBES Globally, the marine industry has begun the migration to lithium-ion battery technology as an economical and environmentally acceptable alternative to fossil fuel propulsion. PBES is at the heart of this transition with its leading-edge technology [CellCool™, Thermal-Stop™, E-Vent™, etc.]. However, PBES technology would […]
PBES Earns ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Press ReleasePBES reaffirms ability to consistently deliver effective quality management systems and drive ongoing product improvements Trondheim, Norway – 21 November, 2017 – PBES (Plan B Energy Storage) today announced certification to the ISO 9001:2015 standard. Following its corporate mantra of continual improvement and highest quality possible, PBES spent the last year refining its documentation and process, […]