WE Tech Solutions has been selected as the solution provider for the hybrid system onboard Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s new prestige series, the Shaper class. This series represents a new generation of vessels designed to lead the way in sustainable shipping. The Shaper class will be built at Jinling Shipyard located in China. WE Tech Solutions is proud to be a part of this project, marking a significant milestone in the journey toward zero-emission shipping. For this project, WE Tech Solutions will deliver Solution Four. This solution includes a shaft generator, a battery bank, and a feature that enables simultaneous 3C output from the battery and full power from the shaft generator. The battery bank supports auxiliary generator peak shaving, provides spinning reserve, and prevents blackouts.
Picture 1: The Shaper class
The Shaper class plays a key role in Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s net-zero emission strategy. By choosing a solution from WE Tech Solutions, Wallenius Wilhelmsen is contributing to a future of reduced-emission shipping. Together, WE Tech Solutions, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, and Jinling Shipyard are shaping the future of maritime transportation, creating a new era of shipping that is both sustainable and highly efficient.
“We are happy to collaborate with WE Tech Solutions on the Shaper class project. Their solution enables us to save fuel and reduce costs and emissions even further,” says Sergey Ushakov, Senior Manager Machinery & Systems at Wallenius Wilhelmsen.
Picture 2: Solution Four
About WE Tech Solutions:
WE Tech Solutions Oy is a Finnish energy solutions 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 Wallenius Wilhelmsen:
Wallenius Wilhelmsen is a leading global shipping and logistics company. The company is committed to delivering sustainable transport solutions that support the circular economy and reduce environmental impact. With a strong focus on innovation and decarbonization, the company operates a fleet of cutting-edge vessels designed for maximum efficiency and minimal emissions.
About Jingling Shipyard:
Jinling Shipyard Co.,Ltd. was established in 1951 in Nanjing city, China, and is an important shipyard for the Chinese market. The shipyard has 1,260,000 m2 in total area, 2000 employees, and 270 designers. Jinling Shipyard focuses mainly on Ro-Ro, PCTC and Ro-Pax construction.
