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The electrification of the shipping industry has historically been seen as an unrealistic pipe dream with little to no serious recognition of the concept, conjuring images of a one-stop solution fleet filled with sleek fully–electric oceangoing vessels carrying vast amounts of tonnage across the globe. While energy storage technology is developing and scaling quickly, fully-electric oceangoing cargo vessels are not viable with today’s battery technology. Yet, they are proven and highly cost effective solutions for passenger vessels […]

Published in G Captain, September 14, 2020 By Grant Brown | VP Marketing and Brand, Sterling PBES The global pandemic of 2020 has changed our world dramatically, and a new reality lies ahead for many businesses. Fuel prices are low right now, but the economic impact is worse than the 2008/2009 downturn.  The simple fact is […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]History was made this week as marine energy storage experts Sterling PBES and naval engineering firm Glas Ocean Electric launched a first of kind electric Cape Islander vessel. The vessel, formerly named Peggy’s Cove Express, served many seasons as a trawler on the East Coast and is a familiar design that has been in use […]

Hybrid electric boat launches on Halifax’s Northwest Arm Shaina Luck · CBC News · Posted: Aug 12, 2020 5:06 PM Link to original CBC story here. A unique new boat was launched Wednesday morning on Halifax’s Northwest Arm, carrying with it a smudge blessing from a Mi’kmaw elder and the hope that it can help reduce the carbon footprint of […]

While electrification is increasingly recognised as a core part of the maritime industry’s future, it’s fair to say that the age of electrification has already begun. Published in Seatrade Maritime News, Article by Grant Brown, Published July 25, 2020 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/technology/energy-storage-solutions-are-future-suppliers-must-do-more DNV-GL recently found that more fully-electric or hybrid-electric vessels were under in operation or under […]

Sterling PBES battery able to withstand worst-case scenario of physical damage. Linked to video can be found here. Marine energy storage experts Sterling PBES today announced the completion of its most intense fire and safety testing to date. The battery, known in marine circles as the most robust ever built, has again proven its mettle […]

Owners may have a dilemma when picking an energy technology capable of lasting a vessel’s 20 or 30-year lifetime, writes Stevie Knight Published In The MotorShip Magazine on June 12, 2020 by Stevie Knight. Link to the article can be found here. Eco-legislation ensures shipping has to move on, but “being locked to a single […]

All-electric and hybrid vessels offer demonstrable cost savings as well as environmental and operational benefits. However, Grant Brown of Sterling PBES is calling for a more holistic and transparent approach to battery system evaluation, which includes a firm focus on safety factors as well as life-cycle and ‘add-on’ costs Published in Bunkerspot by Grant Brown. […]

As we enter the age of electric propulsion in the ferry sector, we must ensure designers put safety first, says SPBES chief executive Brent Perry  Published in Riviera Magazine on April 5, 2020 https://www.rivieramm.com/opinion/do-notnbspsidelinenbspsafetynbspin-ferry-sector-batterynbspgrowth-58921 Data from DNV GL suggests the age of electric and electric-hybrid vessels is upon us; they recently found there were 356 all-electric or hybrid-electric vessels in operation or under construction […]

Large container ships are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, but electrifying the world’s fleet faces steep technological hurdles. Published in WIRED Magazine, By Daniel Oberhaus, March 19, 2020 https://www.wired.com/story/want-electric-ships-build-a-better-battery/ LATER THIS YEAR, the world’s largest all-electric container ship is expected to take its maiden voyage, setting sail from a port in Norway and traveling […]