Caterpillar Marine has announced its intention to create marine class-certified batteries and shoreside charging solutions for the maritime industry.
This development, which builds on the company’s existing electrification innovations successfully utilised in the resource and construction industries, will enable vessel operators to connect marine assets to shoreside energy supplies to reduce diesel fuel consumption and emissions. According to Caterpillar, electrification solutions represent an important technological advancement to reduce GHG emissions in the difficult-to-abate maritime industry. Providing vessel operators the ability to employ battery power helps future-proof ships and optimise total cost of ownership.
Brad Johnson, Caterpillar Marine VP and GM said: “Marine batteries and shoreside charging are key components to help lower emissions in the maritime industry. This offering supports our customers’ sustainability efforts and positively impacts the industry’s energy ecosystem.”
Caterpillar offers solutions that provide zero exhaust emissions to support electrified powertrain solutions onboard vessels through its shoreside charging portfolio. These technologies ensure flexible options including solar PV and hydrogen and hydrogen blend gensets and charging stations that connect to the grid.
