Located at its Nobelwind wind farm in the Belgian North Sea, the innovative system allows ships to tap into locally generated green energy directly. This breakthrough technology enables vessels to connect to the charging line and charge stationary, even amidst challenging sea conditions.
Parkwind emphasized, "By harnessing locally sourced renewable electricity, we are advancing our commitment to clean energy while minimizing our environmental impact."
The pioneering system, developed in collaboration with UK-based MJR, supports efficient charging for Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) up to 2MW and Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) up to 8MW. It also provides offshore power to standby vessels, significantly slashing emissions from diesel generators.
Parkwind's Head of O&M, Kristof Verlinden, highlighted, "This development is a game changer for our maintenance operations, enabling our vessels to access green energy directly from our turbines."
The installation, which integrates seamlessly with Parkwind’s Nobelwind project featuring 50 turbines, is poised to revolutionize offshore power supply and vessel charging, setting a new standard for sustainability and operational efficiency.
MJR plans to incorporate insights gained from trials into the first commercial offshore charging system slated for delivery by Q1 2025.