Maritime Applications
Energy solution as a part of the global climate system
Shipping significantly impacts the environment through exhaust emissions, engine noise, and water pollution from fuel leaks. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), shipping contributes about 2.2% of global CO₂ emissions, excluding other pollutants like SOx, NOx, and PM. This figure is expected to double or triple by 2050.
Beyond emissions, engine noise from ships travels vast distances underwater, disturbing marine life. This noise pollution particularly affects marine mammals, which rely on sonar for communication and navigation, disrupting their habitats and behaviors.
The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) highlights engine noise from diesel engines as a severe threat to marine fauna. Oil pollution from ships, whether accidental or intentional, is also deadly to marine life, difficult to clean up, and can contaminate marine ecosystems for decades. Additionally, discarded batteries in water pose long-lasting toxicity risks.
nanoFlowcell® offers an environmentally friendly energy storage solution for electric boats, yachts, and ferries. Beyond replacing conventional drive batteries, nanoFlowcell® technology can substitute diesel engines on cruise and cargo ships, safely powering all onboard electrical systems with zero-emission, sustainable electricity.
Maritime Applications
Advantages of nanoFlowcell® technology
Quiet, high-performance electric motors with minimal noise emissions
Eliminates environmental pollutants—no fossil fuels or lithium-ion batteries onboard to risk contaminating water
Extended lifespan with deep discharge protection, addressing seasonal storage issues in electric sports boats
bi-ION® electrolyte offers near-unlimited shelf life, preventing diesel bug contamination
Safe, stable, and emission-free, with no health or environmental hazards
Reduces direct costs (purchase, operation, and maintenance) and indirect costs (environmental damage penalties)