Shell Marine Launch Rapid Charging Station For Electric Vessels In Amsterdam

Shell Marine, the Energy giant, has unveiled its first Megawatt Charging System (MCS), a groundbreaking advancement in electric vehicle infrastructure.

The new rapid-charging centre is located at Shell’s Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (ETCA) in the Netherlands.

The MCS, launched at a live-streamed event, promises to transform the charging potential for marine vessels and vehicles.

Its dual-purpose design allows a charging capacity three times more than conventional e-truck stations.

The MCS has two universal charging arms and uses a single connector standard, simplifying infrastructure and potentially reducing costs for vessel operators.

Melissa Williams, President of Shell Marine, praised the system’s versatility and cost-effectiveness, citing its capacity to accommodate vessels such as tugs, barges, service craft, and ferries.

Williams emphasized the MCS’s importance in assisting logistics businesses that operate on land and water, easing operations through standardized charging options.

The MCS’s inaugural installation is powered by a local microgrid of 3,600 rooftop-mounted solar panels, allowing for quick recharge times of as little as two hours for battery banks ranging in size from 0.5 to 5.0-megawatt hours.

This capability represents a significant improvement over traditional charging methods.

It potentially allows vessels such as the Kotug e-pusher to go from overnight charging to fully operational in just one hour, transforming their business models from short-distance to continuous 24-hour operations.

Hilmar van den Dool, Shell’s General Manager of eMobility, emphasized the company’s proactive attitude toward investing in the fast-expanding market for electric vehicles and vessels.

The MCS addresses current electrification needs and positions Shell at the forefront of future energy solutions, consistent with its goal to provide cleaner and more efficient energy alternatives.

Shell’s Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam is an electric innovation hub that hosts various renewable energy infrastructures, such as EV chargers and a hydrogen electrolyzer.

The initial launch of MCS is part of Shell’s larger aim to expand comparable charging systems to additional sites, depending upon grid power availability.

Williams emphasized the necessity of collaboration to reduce costs further and increase efficiency across supply chains, referring to the MCS as a critical infrastructure development in the new area.

As Shell pioneers a new era of electric charging systems, the MCS is positioned to transform terminal operations by expanding the range of electric vessels and providing standardized, efficient charging solutions for land and ocean transport.

Reference: Tradewinds

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