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SEABAT - Solutions for largE bAtteries for waterBorne trAnsporT

Duration:
01/01/2021 - 31/12/2024
Principal investigator(s):
Project type:
UE-funded research - H2020 - Societal Challenges - Energy
Funding body:
COMMISSIONE EUROPEA
Project identification number:
PoliTo role:
Partner

Abstract

The overall objective of SEABAT is to develop a full-electric maritime hybrid concept based on (1) combining modular high-energy batteries and high-power batteries, (2) novel converter concepts and (3) production technology solutions derived from the automotive sector. A modular approach will reduce component costs (battery, convertor) so that unique ship designs can profit from economies of scale by using standardised low-cost modular components. The concept is suitable for future battery generations and high-power components that may have higher power densities or are based on different chemistries. Expected results: optimal full electric hybrid modular solution, minimising the battery footprint and reducing the oversizing (from up to 10 times down to max. 2times). Validating as a 300 kWh system (full battery system test) at TRL 5, and virtually validating the solution for batteries of 1 MWh and above, using 300 kWh system P-HiL tests. The result will be a validated hybrid battery solution for capacities of 1 MWh and beyond, a roadmap for type approval and a strategy towards standardisation for (among others) ferries and short sea shipping. The solution will deliver a 35-50% lower total cost of ownership (TCO) of maritime battery systems, including 15-30% lower CAPEX investment, 50% lower costs of integration at the shipyard and a 5% investment cost recuperation after the useful life in the vessel. The SEABAT consortium unites all the necessary expertise for developing the hybrid topology and implementing it in the industry. The market pick-up of the SEABAT solution is maximised by having 20 shipbuilders and integrators in the consortium; they are represented by the SOERMAR association. The stakeholder group, in which end users and port authorities are represented, supports the wide adoption of the SEABAT solution in the European maritime market, and the increase in European skills base in large battery technology and manufacturing processes.

People involved

Structures

Partners

  • AVESTA BATTERY & ENERGY ENGINEERING
  • COMMISSARIAT A L ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
  • Fincantieri SI S.p.A.
  • Flanders MAKE vzw - Coordinator
  • FUNDACION CENTRO TECNOLOGICO SOERMAR
  • IKERLAN S. COOP
  • IMECAR ELEKTRONIK SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI
  • MONDRAGON GOI ESKOLA POLITEKNIKOA JOSE MARIA ARIZMENDIARRIETA S COOP
  • POLITECNICO DI TORINO - AMMINISTRAZIONE CENTRALE
  • RINA SERVICES SPA
  • SCHEEPSWERF DAMEN GORINCHEM BV
  • SINTEF ENERGI AS
  • UNIRESEARCH BV
  • Vard Electro AS
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Keywords

ERC sectors

PE4_8 - Electrochemistry, electrodialysis, microfluidics, sensors
PE7_2 - Electrical engineering: power components and/or systems
PE7_3 - Simulation engineering and modelling

Sustainable Development Goals

Obiettivo 13. Promuovere azioni, a tutti i livelli, per combattere il cambiamento climatico*|Obiettivo 14. Conservare e utilizzare in modo durevole gli oceani, i mari e le risorse marine per uno sviluppo sostenibile|Obiettivo 15. Proteggere, ripristinare e favorire un uso sostenibile dell’ecosistema terrestre

Budget

Total cost: € 9,588,476.50
Total contribution: € 9,588,476.50
PoliTo total cost: € 394,875.00
PoliTo contribution: € 394,875.00

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