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Title: Corvus Energy to Provide 25 MWh Battery System for World’s First Fully-Electric Offshore Vessel

Corvus Energy has announced its plans to supply a groundbreaking 25 MWh battery system for the world’s first fully-electric offshore service vessel, known as an electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV). This innovative vessel is set to be constructed by Armon shipyard in Spain for the UK-based shipowner, Bibby Marine.

Key Details:

• Battery Technology: The battery system will utilize Corvus Energy’s Blue Whale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) featuring 25 MWh of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. Notably, this marks the largest LFP system ever delivered for a maritime project, designed to power the eCSOV as it provides maintenance to offshore wind turbines over extended periods.

• Design and Collaboration: Corvus Energy has collaborated closely with both Bibby Marine and Armon shipyard to optimize the size and efficiency of the battery system. The vessel will rely primarily on the battery pack for power, with engines used solely for charging, operating at a constant optimized load to maximize energy efficiency and lifetime of the batteries.

• Innovative Grid Architecture: The eCSOV will feature a DC grid architecture that minimizes energy losses and enables simultaneous battery charging while maintaining dynamic positioning (DP) for accurate station-keeping near the wind turbines. This innovative design represents a significant advancement in service operation vessel (SOV) technology.

• Industry Impact: Pål-Ove Husøy, vice-president of sales at Corvus Energy, remarked, “A fully-electric offshore vessel is something the industry has been working towards for a long time and marks a major milestone in offshore vessel operations.” He emphasized that this eCSOV will be able to operate fully electric for an entire day, establishing a new standard for future offshore vessels.

Timeline and Future Plans:

The equipment from Corvus Energy is scheduled for delivery to the shipyard in 2026, with the eCSOV expected to begin operations in 2027, supporting the commissioning and operation of offshore wind farms.

As the maritime industry continues to explore and implement sustainable technologies, the collaboration between Corvus Energy, Bibby Marine, and Armon shipyard signals a significant step towards the future of green shipping and offshore operations. This project not only supports environmental goals but also enhances operational efficiency and reliability in the ever-growing offshore renewable energy sector.