BlueGrid, Evoy, and ABCO have successfully demonstrated the world’s first high-power vessel-to-grid (V2G) technology. This innovation enables bi-directional power transfer between electric vessel batteries and electricity grids, offering new revenue streams for vessel owners and critical energy storage for grids.
According to Evoy CEO Leif Stavøstrand, this milestone is crucial for the maritime sector’s transition to electric, allowing vessels to support the grid and amplify renewable energy use. BlueGrid CEO Andrew Boswell highlighted the financial and environmental benefits, underscoring the potential for scaling V2G technology to accelerate the adoption of electric vessels.
This V2G success integrates Evoy’s electric propulsion system, ABCO’s boat-building expertise, and BorgWarner’s bi-directional charger, overseen by BlueGrid for optimal grid interaction. With 17.9 million carbon-powered vessels in the US and Europe, scaling V2G technology can unlock significant financial and environmental benefits, driving the adoption of electric vessels worldwide.
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