Onboard DC Grid™

Onboard DC Grid™ is a modular power system platform that enables seamless, flexible integration of energy sources and loads. Highly customizable, it serves a wide range of vessel types, from the simple to the most demanding applications. Onboard DC Grid™ streamlines the creation of next-generation onboard power systems.

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Attractive CAPEX



All DC based sources are more functional and cheaper to integrate, lowering the total investment cost of the power train. Easy to adapt and add on new energy sources later on.  

Reliable system



Highly fault tolerant system platform, using high quality components and autonomous sub-system design philosophy, resulting in safer and more efficient operations.
 

Lower OPEX



Reduced operating expenditures through reduced fuel consumption, prolonged maintenance intervals and reduced emissions-related costs. In addition, high fault tolerance allows for more efficient operations.

The Onboard DC Grid™ technology

What is special about DC?

A DC-based power system enables simple, flexible, and functional integration of energy sources such as variable speed gensets and shaft generators, batteries, and fuel cells. Also, a DC and power-electronics based power system provides a unique platform for digital solutions onboard a vessel. Equipped with sensors and communication infrastructure, data is transmitted between systems in an instance. This gives access to information that enables the bridge to monitor and optimize their performance. And, better connectivity between ship and shore means that performance management is taken to the next level.

Where it all began

In March 2013, ABB delivered our first Onboard DC Grid™ system on the MPSV Dina Star, making Myklebusthaug Management the first in the world with an IMO vessel powered by a modern primary DC power system. The main focus at the time was variable speed generators, space savings and dynamic performance.  Ever since the first delivery we have seen a quick-paced evolution in the shipping industry, with DC playing an increasingly prominent role in the electrification of small- to mid-sized vessels.

DC for vessels with limited installation space

Have a look at Compact Onboard DC Grid™, the ideal power system platform for smaller vessels

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Highlights

CO2e calculator for Onboard DC Grid™

The proof is in the numbers

Calculate 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.

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

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.

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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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