June 24, 25 & 26 2025
Hall 8, RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands

Electric & Hybrid Marine Conference

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Electrifying ferry crossings between England and France

26 Jun 2025
Conference Room One
Day Three - Port electrification
Across all the operational missions in maritime mobility, ferry crossings are ideal candidates for electrification. The short distance and the possibility of top-up charging at port between crossings make it possible to convert ferries to battery electric propulsion. In this presentation we examine the energy requirements and possibilities to electrify ferries of a typical configuration available between the port of Dover and Calais. Energy requirements across various weather conditions are presented together with available energy from charging, solar power and wind power. The electrical architecture of the ship is presented with a concept modular battery system architecture.
Speakers
Temoc Rodriguez, global technical expert - Ricardo