Energy storage systems

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ABB’s Energy storage system is a modular battery power supply developed for marine use. It is applicable to high and low voltage, AC and DC power systems, and can be combined with a variety of energy sources such as diesel or gas engines and fuel cells. The system can be integrated as an all-electric or a hybrid power system.

Benefit from increased safety, flexibility and efficiency by installing energy storage onboard.

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Reliable operations


Reliable redundant system designed to fit your vessel’s operational need. It is easy to use safely and efficiently, whether you need peak power, running power or emergency power backup. 
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Zero emission mode


Allows easily switching to zero-emission mode for operation and port stays in environmentally sensitive (restricted) areas, making the vessel ready also for stricter emission regulations in the future.
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Meet charter requirements


Meet contract requirements for higher power plant availability, lower emissions and fuel consumption, making the vessel more competitive and attractive to a larger customer base.

Highlights

Washington State Ferries selects ABB as propulsion single source vendor for five new hybrid ferries
Group press release

Washington State Ferries selects ABB as propulsion single source vendor for five new hybrid ferries

ABB has secured a propulsion single source vendor contract with Washington State Ferries (WSF), the United States’ largest ferry system, for five new hybrid electric vessels

First all-electric harbor tug in United States is powered by ABB propulsion
Press release

First all-electric harbor tug in United States is powered by ABB propulsion

A new chapter in vessel electrification begins as all-electric, battery-powered eWolf was christened this week at the Port of San Diego

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Press release

ABB introduces CO2e Calculator for enhanced transparency on emissions in vessel operations

The CO2e Calculator allows shipowners to estimate the reductions in carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions enabled by ABB solutions

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Press release

ABB to power Samskip’s new hydrogen-fueled container vessels

ABB has secured a complete power, propulsion and automation systems order for Samskip Group’s hydrogen-powered container vessels

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Press release

ABB wins Azipod® propulsion and integrated systems order for Van Oord offshore wind installation Jack Up Vessel (JUV)

Van Oord’s newbuild offshore wind installation vessel Boreas will benefit from space and weight savings enabled by ABB’s equipment allowing the vessel to transport heavier loads

Press release

Frøy selects ABB’s power system for new hybrid live-fish carrier

In a repeat order, Frøy selects ABB as a system integrator for the specially designed DC power distribution solution onboard its newbuild live-fish carrier

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Up to the challenge of the open ocean

Zero-emission vessel ushers in a new era of sustainable ferry transport for Iceland

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Press release

Making sea traffic more sustainable: ABB technology to power new hybrid-electric ferries

ABB will supply complete power, automation and propulsion solutions for three hybrid-electric passenger and car ferries to operate in the Baltic Sea.
Le Commandant Charcot, a magnificent icebreaker ship, is seen gliding through the open sea while being encircled by sparkling waves.
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ABB and PONANT enter 10-year MarineCare service agreement for increased vessel safety and uptime

ABB MarineCare to secure safe and sustainable operations of PONANT’s polar exploration cruise vessel Le Commandant Charcot. Service package includes continuous remote diagnostics, maintenance services and spare parts provision.
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Group press release

Azipod® propulsion marks 300th vessel milestone with eco-friendly Orange Marine cable ship contract

Integrated ABB power and propulsion package win from Colombo Dockyard brings milestone Azipod® installation for advanced cable-laying and repair vessel that will support offshore wind farms.

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Press release

ABB to power first fully electric U.S. tugboat for maximum efficiency and zero-emission operations

ABB will deliver an integrated electric propulsion system and advanced vessel control technology for Crowley’s pioneering eWolf tug, built for sustainable and safe operations at the Port of San Diego.

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ABB to modernize Italian lakes ferry with hybrid conversion project

ABB will convert the 1965-built ferry San Cristoforo for hybrid operation by fitting it with an electric power and propulsion system, helping reduce emissions and increase overall energy efficiency

Battery power on board - maximizing the benefits - ABB Marine and Ports
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Battery power on board: maximizing the benefits

With the recent rise in the number of hybrid and fully electric vessels, battery power is establishing itself as a real force for change towards more sustainable and energy efficient operations. However, the full benefits of this technology can only be achieved with an advanced power management system on board.

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Group release

ABB powers tourists to the Niagara Falls with first US built all-electric vessels

Niagara Falls tour operator Maid of the Mist orders two new passenger vessels sailing on pure electric power, enabled by ABB’s technology

Optimizing fuel efficiency and emission reduction through intelligent power management for hybrid electric vessels - ABB Marine and Ports
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Optimizing fuel efficiency and emission reduction through intelligent power management for hybrid electric vessels

With the increasingly stringent environmental regulations, shipowners and operators are facing the pressures of switching to more energy-efficient operations. With optimization-based power management control strategies, forward-thinking owners can unlock efficiencies that not only help achieve more sustainable operation, but also reduce operational costs.

CO2e calculator for energy storage

The proof is in the numbers

Find out how much CO2e emissions you potentially could reduce on your vessel by fully powering a vessel with batteries, charged from the shore energy grid, compared to the same vessel powered by a typical combustion engine using VLSFO, MGO or LNG as fuel. 

Fill in the main operational details of your vessel. The calculator will estimate how much CO2e emissions and energy consumption you can expect to reduce.
Energy storage

Azipod® propulsion

This calculator showcases the estimated reduction of CO2e emissions as a result of powering a vessel with Azipod® propulsion compared to a similar vessel powered by shaft line propellers and is based on typical scenarios calculated for cruises, yachts, ferries, and offshore vessels. This calculator could also be applicable for other vessels with a similar operational profile.

Tooltip Please select the most relevant vessel type for your application. This will provide you with a realistic sample scenario and you may adjust values from there. You may also select Other if your vessel type is not listed.

Please select the most relevant vessel type for your application. This will provide you with a realistic sample scenario and you may adjust values from there. You may also select Other if your vessel type is not listed.

MW

Please enter numeric value only Please enter value in the range of 0-1000
Tooltip Please insert the average propulsion power within annual operating hours.
20% 90%

Tooltip Please insert hours during one year when propulsion is in operation (e.g., port stays excluded).

h

Please enter annual operating hours. Please enter numeric value only Please enter value in the range of 0 - 8760
Tooltip Please insert most commonly used fuel type.
Tooltip Please insert fuel consumption during the average operation power in annual operation (as inserted above). Note! This may differ from engine maker SFOC value.

g/kWh

Please enter fuel consumption. Please enter numeric value only Please enter value in the range of 0 - 20000 Please enter value in the range of 0 - 500
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No expected reduction

Unfortunately, there are no expected reduction of CO2e emissions from this vessel operation scenario.

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Potential emission reduction
Tooltip The emission savings are calculated on TTW (tank-to-wake) basis, including only fuel use-phase emissions. ABB strives to provide full lifecycle (WTW, well-to-wake) emission savings in the future.
kt CO2e
Potential energy savings
Tooltip Energy and emission savings are based on ABB’s internal calculations, combining actual and simulated vessel data. They may be more or less depending on vessel type and individual characteristics.
MWh

Disclaimer: The calculator provides a rough estimate for illustrative purposes only. Click here to get the details.

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Energy storage

This calculator showcases the estimated reduction of CO2e emissions as a result of a vessel fully powered with batteries, charged from the shore energy grid, compared to the same vessel powered by a typical combustion engine using VLSFO, MGO or LNG as fuel.

Tooltip Please select the most relevant vessel type for your application. This will provide you with a realistic sample scenario and you may adjust values from there. You may also select Other if your vessel type is not listed.

Please select the most relevant vessel type for your application. This will provide you with a realistic sample scenario and you may adjust values from there. You may also select Other if your vessel type is not listed.

MW

Please enter installed total propulsion power Please enter numeric value only Please enter value in the range of 0-1000
Tooltip Please insert the average vessel power within annual operating hours.
20% 90%

Tooltip Please insert hours during one year when propulsion is in operation (e.g., port stays excluded).

h

Please enter annual operating hours. Please enter numeric value only Please enter value in the range of 0 - 8760
Tooltip Please insert most commonly used fuel type.
Tooltip Please insert fuel consumption during the average operation power in annual operation (as inserted above). Note! This may differ from engine maker SFOC value.

g/kWh

Please enter fuel consumption.. Please enter numeric value only Please enter value in the range of 0 - 20000 Please enter value in the range of 0 - 500
Tooltip Please insert all countries where vessel can be charged. When an operating country is selected, the emission savings results are based on country electricity emissions from 2023 by International Energy Agency (IEA). The calculator divides evenly between selected options. If you want to see how big the impact is on IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), select option ‘IMO CII calculation’ method, which always assumes shore electricity emissions to be zero. Note that this may differ from engine maker SFOC value.
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No expected reduction

Unfortunately, there are no expected reduction of CO2e emissions from this vessel operation scenario.

Please modify some of the input parameters or contact us below for further support on identifying the most suitable solution to reduce emissions and energy consumption for your vessel.

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Potential emission reduction
Tooltip The emission savings are calculated on TTW (tank-to-wake) basis, including only fuel use-phase emissions. ABB strives to provide full lifecycle (WTW, well-to-wake) emission savings in the future.
kt CO2e

Disclaimer: The calculator provides a rough estimate for illustrative purposes only. Click here to get the details.

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Onboard DC Grid™

This calculator showcases the estimated reduction of CO2e emissions as a result of applying the variable speed function on Onboard DC Grid™ for internal combustion engines, compared to a fixed speed function.

Tooltip Please select the most relevant vessel type for your application. This will provide you with a realistic sample scenario and you may adjust values from there. You may also select Other if your vessel type is not listed.

Please select the most relevant vessel type for your application. This will provide you with a realistic sample scenario and you may adjust values from there. You may also select Other if your vessel type is not listed.

MW

Please enter total installed power of vessel Please enter numeric value only Please enter value in the range of 0-1000
Tooltip Please insert the average propulsion power within annual operating hours.
20% 90%

Tooltip Please insert hours during one year when propulsion is in operation (e.g., port stays excluded).

h

Please enter numeric value only Please enter value in the range of 0 - 8760
Tooltip Please insert most commonly used fuel type.
Tooltip Please insert fuel consumption during the average operation power in annual operation (as inserted above). Note! This may differ from engine maker SFOC value.

g/kWh

Please enter fuel consumption.. Please enter numeric value only Please enter value in the range of 0 - 20000 Please enter value in the range of 0 - 500
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No expected reduction

Unfortunately, there are no expected reduction of CO2e emissions from this vessel operation scenario.

Please modify some of the input parameters or contact us below for further support on identifying the most suitable solution to reduce emissions and energy consumption for your vessel.

Notification

A connection problem has occurred. Please try again later.

Potential emission reduction
Tooltip The emission savings are calculated on TTW (tank-to-wake) basis, including only fuel use-phase emissions. ABB strives to provide full lifecycle (WTW, well-to-wake) emission savings in the future.
kt CO2e
Potential energy savings
Tooltip Energy and emission savings are based on ABB’s internal calculations, combining actual and simulated vessel data. They may be more or less depending on vessel type and individual characteristics.
MWh

Disclaimer: The calculator provides a rough estimate for illustrative purposes only. Click here to get the details.

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Shaft generator

This calculator showcases the estimated reduction in CO2e emissions as a result of installing a shaft generator on the main engine shaft compared to auxiliary generators driven by the auxiliary engines.

Tooltip Please select the most relevant vessel type for your application. This will provide you with a realistic sample scenario and you may adjust values from there. You may also select Other if your vessel type is not listed.

Please select the most relevant vessel type for your application. This will provide you with a realistic sample scenario and you may adjust values from there. You may also select Other if your vessel type is not listed.

MW

Please enter installed shaft generator power Please enter numeric value only Please enter value in the range of 0-1000
Tooltip Please insert the average shaft generator power within annual operating hours.
20% 90%

Tooltip Please insert operating hours during one year (e.g., port stays excluded).

h

Please enter annual operating hours. Please enter numeric value only Please enter value in the range of 0 - 8760

Auxiliary Engine

Tooltip Please insert most commonly used fuel type for auxiliary engine.
Tooltip Please insert auxiliary engine fuel consumption during the average shaft generator operation (as inserted above). Note! This may differ from SFOC value.

g/kWh

Please enter fuel consumption.. Please enter numeric value only Please enter value in the range of 0 - 20000 Please enter value in the range of 0 - 500

Main Engine

Tooltip Please insert main engine average power when shaft generator is running.

MW

Please enter avg. vessel operation power of main engine Please enter numeric value only Please enter value in the range of 0-1000
Tooltip Please insert fuel consumption change of main engine due to increased load from shaft generator use. Increase in main engine load moves the operating point on fuel consumption curve. This is typically in the range of 1%, when main engine operation is roughly 40-55%.

%

Please enter fuel consumption improvement of main engine Please enter numeric value only Please enter value in the range of 0 - 20
Tooltip Please insert most commonly used fuel type for main engine.
Tooltip Please insert main engine fuel consumption when shaft generator is running.

g/kWh

Please enter fuel consumption.. Please enter numeric value only Please enter value in the range of 0 - 20000 Please enter value in the range of 0 - 500
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No expected reduction

Unfortunately, there are no expected reduction of CO2e emissions from this vessel operation scenario.

Please modify some of the input parameters or contact us below for further support on identifying the most suitable solution to reduce emissions and energy consumption for your vessel.

Notification

A connection problem has occurred. Please try again later.

Potential emission reduction
Tooltip The emission savings are calculated on TTW (tank-to-wake) basis, including only fuel use-phase emissions. ABB strives to provide full lifecycle (WTW, well-to-wake) emission savings in the future.
kt CO2e
Potential energy savings
Tooltip Energy and emission savings are based on ABB’s internal calculations, combining actual and simulated vessel data. They may be more or less depending on vessel type and individual characteristics.
MWh

Disclaimer: The calculator provides a rough estimate for illustrative purposes only. Click here to get the details.

Find out more

Do you have questions or would like to discuss the results with us?

Shore connection

This calculator showcases the estimated reduction of CO2e emissions as a result of supplying electric power from a shore connection, which pulls power from the utility grid, compared to generating electric power from the generators onboard.

Tooltip Please select the most relevant vessel type for your application. This will provide you with a realistic sample scenario and you may adjust values from there. You may also select Other if your vessel type is not listed.

Please select the most relevant vessel type for your application. This will provide you with a realistic sample scenario and you may adjust values from there. You may also select Other if your vessel type is not listed.

MW

Please enter total installed shore connection power Please enter numeric value only Please enter value in the range of 0-1000
Tooltip Please insert the power transfer within annual operating hours.
20% 90%

Tooltip Please insert hours during one year when propulsion is in operation (e.g., port stays excluded).

h

Please enter annual power transferred from shore Please enter numeric value only Please enter value in the range of 0 - 8760
Tooltip Please insert most commonly used fuel type.
Tooltip Please insert fuel consumption during the average operation power in annual operation (as inserted above). Note! This may differ from engine maker SFOC value.

kJ/kWh​

Please enter fuel consumption.. Please enter numeric value only Please enter value in the range of 0 - 20000 Please enter value in the range of 0 - 500
Tooltip Please insert all countries where vessel can be charged. When an operating country is selected, the emission savings results are based on country electricity emissions from 2023 by International Energy Agency (IEA). The calculator divides evenly between selected options. If you want to see how big the impact is on IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), select option ‘IMO CII calculation’ method, which always assumes shore electricity emissions to be zero. Note that this may differ from engine maker SFOC value.
Find out more

Do you have questions or would like to discuss the results with us?

No expected reduction

Unfortunately, there are no expected reduction of CO2e emissions from this vessel operation scenario.

Please modify some of the input parameters or contact us below for further support on identifying the most suitable solution to reduce emissions and energy consumption for your vessel.

Notification

A connection problem has occurred. Please try again later.

Potential emission reduction
Tooltip The emission savings are calculated on TTW (tank-to-wake) basis, including only fuel use-phase emissions. ABB strives to provide full lifecycle (WTW, well-to-wake) emission savings in the future.
kt CO2e

Disclaimer: The calculator provides a rough estimate for illustrative purposes only. Click here to get the details.

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