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Zero Emissions shipping solutions are now a real choice for the market ROTTERDAM; 5 November 2021: Today KOTUG International B.V. (KOTUG) and Shift Clean Energy (Shift) announced the formation of a partnership to use Shift’s new PwrSwäp clean energy service—which uses swappable batteries on a pay-as-you-go basis—on KOTUG’s E-Pusher™ vessels. This unique combination supports the […]

UK stands out with highest levels of support for marine electrification and stronger safety regulations GLASGOW; 1 November 2021: New polling commissioned by climate action solution provider Shift Clean Energy, demonstrates a remarkably high level of support for marine electrification as a way to fight climate change. Released during COP26 and the three-day Zero Emissions […]

Marine battery experts Sterling PlanB rebrand as Shift and launch global climate change Solution London, 25 OCTOBER 2021: A new corporate name heralds the start of expanded business goals for marine electrification pioneer Brent Perry and his team, and the announcement of a ground-breaking new clean energy service. Now called Shift, the company formerly known as Sterling […]

MoU concurrently inked to accelerate large-scale rollout of clean and zero emission shipping energy storage solutions regionally Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 6 October 2021: Yinson Holdings Berhad (“Yinson” or the “Group”), through Singapore-based subsidiary Yinson Venture Capital Pte Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Yinson Green Technologies Pte Ltd “YGT”), has invested in Sterling PBES Energy […]

Energy storage experts add an inland waterway shipping expert to their roster.   Vancouver, Canada; 23 September 2021: Sterling Plan B (SPBES) is excited to announce the appointment of long-time inland waterways shipping consultant, Leen Schipper, to the position of Vice President, Inland Waterways Europe with SPBES.   SPBES sees increasing opportunities for marine battery use in the inland waterway shipping market, […]

The energy storage experts’ Norway team expands with more Supply Chain specialists.  Sterling PlanB Energy Systems (SPBES), maritime and industrial energy storage leaders, has announced the appointment of Tommy Dale to the role of Senior Manager, Supply Chain and Projects. Tommy Dale will be working out of SPBES’s Norway office to widen and expand its […]

New fully electric lighter craft vessel to help in decarbonisation of Singapore harbourcraft industry Sterling PlanB Energy Solutions (SPBES) is proud to announce it is part of the Goal Zero consortium that will help the harbourcraft industry in Singapore decrease greenhouse gas emissions. The consortium has been selected by the Maritime and Port Authority of […]

Sterling PlanB Announces Sponsorship of SHIP ZERO Conference Glasgow, Scotland UK; 14 JULY 2021: The Zero Emission Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs)  announces SHIP ZERO – Charging to True Zero  – an in-person, three-day conference which provides an opportunity for the international shipping sector to chart a course to true zero emissions for trans-oceanic shipping. Taking […]

Maritime and industrial energy storage solutions expert further expands team in Europe and announce the arrival of supply-chain specialist. Leading maritime and industrial energy storage solutions expert, Sterling PlanB, has announced the appointment of senior procurement professional Nanda Kishore to the position of Chief Supply Chain Officer. Located in Bergen, Norway, Kishore is now based […]

Battery technology pioneers and Europe’s largest independent ship design office join forces to promote ESS adoption Energy storage experts Sterling PlanB and Europe’s largest independent ship design group, ICE, have announced an agreement to combine knowledge and resources in order to increase the adoption of energy storage systems (ESS) and thereby accelerate the maritime industry’s […]