WE Tech Solutions Oy provides energy saving hybrid solutions for the global shipping industry
WE Tech is a leading energy efficiency solution provider with a global presence in the marine industry. The company specialises in supplying solutions based on variable frequency drives, permanent magnet technology, DC-link power distribution and dedicated power management systems to control the different solutions. Our solutions, suitable for new buildings and for retrofits, bring numerous benefits to the shipping industry worldwide.
WE Tech solutions examples for your vessel
WE Tech hybridisation in shipping
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Solution One
Economical Operations
Save fuel and cut costs by using a variable speed shaft generator for economical operations.
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Solution Two
Take Me Home
Shaft Generator as a motor for Take Me Home and Auxiliary Propulsion Drive (APD).
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Solution Three
Boost Mode
Shaft Generator as a motor for boosting the Main Engine in demanding conditions or low load optimised Main Engine.
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Solution Four
Efficient Power Distribution
Efficient power distribution via the DC-link of WE Drive™ to heavy consumers such as bow thrusters, pumps and compressors.
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Solution Five
Hybrid DC Machinery
Ship wide DC-bus power distribution with variable speed shaft and auxiliary generators.
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DC Electric Propulsion
Ship wide DC-bus power distribution with variable speed shaft and auxiliary generators.
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Benefits
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- Less installed power thanks to increased efficiency and flexibility of the electrical system.
- Reduced weight of the electrical system.
- Smaller Main Switch Board footprint and less copper in cabling and bus-bars due to limited fault currents in the DC-link power distribution.
- Lower THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) in the electrical system thanks to Low Harmonic AFE (Active Front End) drive technology.
- Reduced electric power generation costs as the Shaft Generator is driven by the Main Engine in variable (optimal) speed.
- Reduced fuel and maintenance costs with stopped Auxiliary Generators.
- Reduced losses in electrical power distribution.
- Propulsion machinery and/or electrical power generating machinery are always operating at optimal duty point.
- Take Me Home/Take Me Away operating modes.
- Safe return to port with Auxiliary Propulsion Drive.
- Boost modes: Low-load optimisation/Ice-boost mode.
- Black-out prevention with battery packages connected to DC-link power distribution.
- Dual or quad split of electrical power distribution.
- Lowered fuel consumption.
- Reduced emissions (CO2 + NOx + SOx + PM) thanks to improved efficiency of propulsion machinery, electrical power generation and distribution.
- Our smart solutions remove traditional design limitations and ensure that propulsion machinery, cargo handling and electrical power distribution are always operating with maximum efficiency.
- Power dense permanent magnet technology cuts down machinery size and weight.
- The WE DriveTM generates at least 50 % cheaper shore power compared to electricity generated on-board the vessel.
- Vessels are not dependent on various voltages and frequencies of national power grids worldwide.
- Cost savings and reduced environmental footprint due to stopped Auxiliary Generators at the port.
- Battery packages connected to DC-link power distribution systems.
- Energy reserve for electrical load peak shaving and black-out prevention.
- Stable electrical load. When connected to variable speed Auxiliary Generators, battery packs prevent generator load surging during electrical load steps. This way you can generate sets to stay within your optimal operation window.
- Substantial fuel savings in DP (Dynamic Positioning) operations.
News
The nominee of the Motorship Award UECC incorporates WE Tech’s Hybrid Battery Solution
Oct 19, 2021UECC's first battery-hybrid LNG-fulled PCTCs was nominated for the Motorship Award 2021! It is noteworthy to know that WE Tech offers the Hybrid Battery Solution for these vessels to significantly reducing emissions, lowering fuel consumption and deducing capital and operating expenditure.
M/T Prospero with WE Tech’s Solution onboard is shortlisted for the Tanker of the Year Award 2021
Oct 13, 2021Donsötank’s M/T Prospero and her sister vessel M/T Pacifico are a series of two 22,000dwt oil/chemical tankers built by Wuhu Shipyard in China. The vessels feature a dual-fuel LNG driven propulsion system, battery package and shore connection for port operations. WE Tech’s Solution package for both vessels, based on WE Drive™(variable frequency drive technology) and Permanent Magnet Shaft Generator technology, provides economical operations, Take Me Home mode, Boost mode, Efficient Power Distribution and Energy Storage System (ESS).
WE Tech is participating in the Maritime Day Åland 2021 on Thursday 11 November
Oct 12, 2021WE Tech is participating in the Maritime Day Åland 2021 on Thursday 11 November. WE look forward to meeting our customers and business partners again!
New Open Position: Design Engineer
Sep 10, 2021Are you interested in designing hybrid control systems on large vessels (multi-megawatt level)? Here is a great opportunity to join the development team as Design Engineer.