Swedish company Echandia, a developer of battery systems for maritime electrification,has established a Norwegian office, and appointed Roy Storeng as leader for business development in Norway.
Echandia operates in zero-emission energy solutions for heavy-duty maritime electrification, with customers in Europe, Asia, and Oceania, including Cochin Shipyards, building a large fleet of electric ferries in India, and Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards. Its new Norwegian venture is considered an important milestone for Echandia on its continued growth journey, with Norway seen as a key market, having some 36% of the total number of fully electrified vessels.
Storeng (pictured) has an extensive background in the maritime and transport industry in Norway, with experience in business development at Wärtsilä, GE Transportation and Bertel O Steen.
Magnus Eriksson, CEO and founder, Echandia, said: “We are pleased to welcome Roy to the Echandia team. Entering Norway is an important milestone for Echandia. Norway is an important shipping country with a rapidly growing market for electrification in the maritime sector. With Roy in charge of our expansion, we are in a great position to establish our presence and meet the demands on this market.”
Storeng added: “Cutting emissions in the maritime sector is one of the transport industry’s greatest challenges. Echandia is lowering the environmental footprint within the sector by providing world class technology in battery and fuel cell systems for maritime applications. I look forward to joining the Echandia team, and to contribute with my experience and expertise to develop Echandia’s solutions for a sustainable transport industry.”
