When using drive technology in a shore-supply solution, ships can source clean energy from local grids. The ship’s main generators can be switched off completely to prevent unnecessary local NOx and carbon emissions and noise pollution while the vessel is docked.
Danfoss Drives provide drives and inverters which convert the 50Hz shore power to the 60Hz power typically used onboard sea going ships. Grid converters use Active Front End AFE technology with proper software able to create and synchronize the AC-grid (micro grid) to the ship's grid.
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Electric shore supply system using VACON® NXP Air Cooled drives meets peak demands while minimizing baseline power consumption.
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An enclosed drive designed for demanding applications that includes options for Active Front Ends and low harmonic solutions.
Brings the benefits of liquid-cooling into common DC bus systems in demanding situations. Active Front-end (NXA), Non-regenerative Front-end (NXN), Brake Chopper (NXB) and Inverter (NXI) configurations are available.
Air- and liquid-cooled drives specifically designed for energy storage and marine energy management applications.
Maximizes the energy yield in hybrid solutions and helps improve performance by bringing energy support close to the consumption.
Configured and assembled to meet your needs whether you need to control one or several motors.
NORWAY: The Hareid-Sulesund ferry operations have reduced CO2 emissions by 7000 tonnes annually with the introduction of electric vessels. In transitioning ferries from diesel to pure electric power, powerful onshore support is essential, in the form of reliable infrastructure for rapid charging capacity and stable grid supply. The systems on board and on shore act as a single system – a sophisticated and competitive system developed by Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) using Danfoss technology.
See how Danfoss was able to provide a drive solution that could boost an inboard dredge pump and increase energy efficiency with a small footprint, minimum weight, and low volume - while being robust enough to withstand the harsh marine environment, with modular Medium Voltage Drives.
This world-first fully-electric carbon fiber vessel safeguards the pristine Norwegian fjord environment, ensuring zero emissions.
Thanks to shore power supply during parking, Maersk Supply Service can keep diesel exhaust pollution, noise nuisance and maintenance costs to a minimum.
Grovfjord Mekaniske Verksted, Norway, has designed one of the world’s first fully electric workboats. No engine noise, no diesel fumes, zero emissions. It’s electrification at sea. And drives from Danfoss have helped make it happen.
Denmark’s shortest ferry route is now a pioneer of battery power.
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