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Gold Recognition for AIDA Cruises for Innovative Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System
In the "Technology Leader" category, the
company received a Gold recognition for the installation of the largest battery
energy storage system (BESS) in passenger shipping with a capacity of 10
megawatt hours on board AIDAprima.
The ESG Shipping Awards, presented in 10
categories, recognize the efforts and achievements of companies in the shipping
industry worldwide that demonstrate exceptional commitment to sustainability
and responsible business practices.
"We are honored to receive this prestigious
ESG Shipping Award as a technology leader. The award is not just an affirmation
but also a motivation to continue our efforts to actively contribute to a more
sustainable maritime industry. At AIDA Cruises, we believe that technological
innovations play an important role in reducing greenhouse gases. That's why we
are investing in such lighthouse projects like the retrofit of the
state-of-the-art battery technology on board AIDAprima.Our ambition is clear:
net zero emission from our ship operations. Along that way we will continue to
join forces with all those who share our goals and are actively supporting the
climate goals of the EU, the IMO and the Paris Agreement with investment and
innovation," says Felix Eichhorn, President of AIDA Cruises.
Next-Generation Battery Storage System
Using battery power will have an impact on the
marine industry and is just one more example of AIDA’s important efforts to
reduce GHC. Installed in 2022 and extensively tested in 2023, the lithium-ion
battery energy storage system (BESS) on AIDAprima has a capacity of 10
megawatt-hours and is the largest of its kind in passenger shipping. It can be
used to supply energy during various ship maneuvers at sea, during docking and
casting off or while the ship is in port. This innovative technology enables the
ship as well to operate in a zero-emission mode for limited time periods.
The batteries can be recharged during operation at
sea, and the surplus energy stored in the batteries can be used during high
loads (“peak-shaving”) to allow the engines on board to operate in a
consistently optimal power range. At port, the battery storage system can be
recharged using shore power technology.
The project was realized in close collaboration
with Corvus Energy and included the production of 1,760 individual battery
modules.
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Credit: © AIDA Cruises
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