WE Tech Solutions has received an order from Sirius Shipping (“Sirius”) for a hybrid electric system for their new chemical tankers. Sirius is a company striving for environmentally friendly solutions for their tankers, and thus, WE Tech Solutions is a good match for their goals. Sirius is building two tankers which will both contain solutions from WE Tech Solutions. This decision will help Sirius on their way to “Pathway to Zero”.
For this order, WE Tech Solutions will provide the Solution Four for the tankers. This solution is based on a battery hybrid shaft generator solution. The solution makes it possible to run the main motor at variable speed, and the propulsion machinery can be operated at optimal duty points at all vessel speeds. The electrical network is also generated by the shaft generator. Therefore, there is no need to run auxiliary engines and generators when sailing. The battery acts as black out prevention and peak shaving. This creates fuel savings and reduces operational and maintenance costs. The solution can use the shaft generator as a motor to ensure the vessels’ safe return to port. This versatile and flexible solution will save tons of fuel and reduce emissions both at sea and in harbor.
Picture 1: Solution Four
“We are excited to be a part of Sirius sustainable shipping journey”, says Martin Andtfolk, Sales Manager of WE Tech Solutions. “We are proud of this cooperation where we will accelerate innovation and decarbonisation in the tanker shipping segment together.”
“This investment in environmental future proof equipment was funded partially by the help of the Swedish initiative Klimatklivet. We see this as a acknowledgment of that these two vessels are helping us in our “Pathway to Zero” journey”, says Jonas Backman, MD of Sirius Shipping. “We are happy to work together with WE Tech Solutions to make this happen”.
About WE Tech Solutions Oy:
WE Tech Solutions Oy is a Finnish energy solution provider with a global presence in the shipping industry. The company delivers first-class hybrid energy solutions based on DC-link power distribution, variable speed power generation, energy storage and energy management systems.
About Sirius Shipping:
Sirius Shipping is a shipping company founded in Donsö, Gothenburg. The company operates 11 modern oil & chemical tankers, and 2 LNG bunker feeder vessels. Sirius Shipping strives to be the Long Term First Choice.
