Parkwind announced that it has implemented an innovative boat charging system at sea, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from maintenance vessels and support sustainable operations.
The charging stations are powered by local renewable energy sources and mark a significant advancement in promoting low-carbon water transport.
The company’s innovative charging system, operational for the first time at the Nobelwind wind farm, allows vessels to utilize green energy generated locally for the first time.
Developed by UK-based partner MJR and implemented through collaboration with Parkwind, this technology enables ships to connect to a charging cable, ensuring they can remain stationary and recharge despite sea currents.
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Kristof Verlinden, Head of O&M at Parkwind said, “We are committed to making all of our activities as sustainable as possible and this is a game changer for our maintenance vessels, which can now access green energy direct from our wind turbines as they carry out their work.”Â
He added, “The trial proved the system can transfer electricity from a wind farm to the vessels safely without any disruption to the farm.”
Nobelwind, situated 47 kilometres offshore in the Belgian North Sea, is Parkwind’s third offshore wind energy venture. It comprises 50 turbines spread across 19.8 square kilometres and generates electricity for around 190,000 households.