After four years of intensive collaboration between industry and research institutions, the SEABAT project has been successfully completed. The project has resulted in the development of a flexible and scalable hybrid battery system for the maritime sector, offering significant improvements in efficiency, design, and cost.
Key outcomes of the SEABAT project include:
- 30% higher efficiency
- 19% smaller footprint
- 30% lighter design
- 13% lower cost
By utilizing modular DC-DC converters, high power (HP) and high energy (HE) battery cells, and real-time EtherCAT communication, the SEABAT system achieves high efficiency (97-98%), optimizing vessel energy needs and contributing to a more sustainable maritime future.
The project was carried out in collaboration with a wide network of partners, including Flanders Make, Damen, Fincantieri Marine Group, RINA, SOERMAR, VARD, AVESTA, IMECAR, Uniresearch, CEA, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, IKERLAN, Mondragon Unibertsitatea, SINTEF and Politecnico di Torino
The entire project is briefly explained in the video, and more detailed information about the project and the results achieved can be found on the website.