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Updates, press releases and stories from the world of maritime solar energy for inland and seagoing vessels.
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Wattlab shares the latest maritime solar energy news on solar installations for inland vessels and seagoing ships. We have covered the Guinness World Record set by the Vertom Tula and the contract signed with Berge Rederi. In addition, we launched the WEstack battery system for inland shipping. Follow our updates on LinkedIn as well.
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Wattlab launches WEstack, a standardised marine battery system for inland vessels. Because it is assembled in the workshop, it connects on board in a single day.
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After two pilots and a full-scale installation on the Vertom Tula, Wattlab is ready to bring the Solar Flatrack to Panamax and Capesize vessels.
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Wattlab wins the IBJ Environmental Protection Award for the Solar Flatrack. Furthermore, TNO validated the system with a confirmed ROI of 3 to 5 years.
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Berge Rederi signs with Wattlab for 96 Solar Flatracks on the BRF Froan. As a result, the world’s largest battery-powered bulk carrier will run on solar power.
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44 Solar Flatracks were installed on the Vertom Tula in a single day. Moreover, it became the first seagoing coaster in the world with a full solar installation.
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Wattlab and HGK Shipping deliver the Blue Marlin. In addition, it is the first inland vessel to use solar power directly for propulsion, with 192 panels and 35 kW peak output.
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Wattlab launches SolarDeck, a modular solar system for seagoing vessels. The system was developed and tested together with TNO and Vertom.
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The pilot is done and the results are good. Therefore, Bo Salet is ready to talk about what comes next for solar power on seagoing vessels.
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