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Wattlab launches battery system for inland shipping dlvr.it/TSyfx1 #Inlandnavigation #News

Wattlab launches WEstack a standardised battery system for inland shipping

Read the full news here 👉 marineinsight.com/know-more/… #InlandShip #Ship #Maritime #Shipping #Wattlab #HGKShipping #BlueMarlin

We are thrilled to share that Wattlab, a Netherlands-based Enphase partner, has installed one of the world's first solar energy systems on a seagoing ship. It is delivering 79 kW of clean power with Enphase microinverters and reducing the MV Vertom Tula's onboard electrical load by 20%. The modularity and reliability enabled by Enphase microinverters make them the perfect solution for each ship’s unique needs. Enphase is proud to support innovators like Wattlab as they expand solar’s impact on land and at sea. Read more about this milestone: offshore-energy.biz/worlds-f…

44 panneaux solaires sur un cargo…: Entreprise néerlandaise spécialisée dans l'énergie solaire maritime, Wattlab réalise la première installation complète de panneaux solaires Flatrack sur le… dlvr.it/TP9rNV #ÉnergiesRenouvelables #Photovoltaïque #TransitionÉnergétique

Wattlab deploys solar on multipurpose cargo vessel #energysky -- via pv magazine global: pv-magazine.com/2025/10/31/w…

Dutch #maritime solar innovator Wattlab has secured a contract with Norwegian #shipping company Berge Rederi to install its onboard #solarenergy system on what is expected to be the world’s largest #battery-powered #bulkcarrier. Read here: offshore-energy.biz/wattlab-…

Wattlab to equip world’s largest battery-powered bulker with solar energy system shorturl.at/H6Nfr #maritime #shipbuilding #batterypowered #bulkcarrier #solarenergy #decarbonization

🔗yeniakit.com.tr/haber/yuk-ge… Yük gemisine güneş enerjisi santrali kurdular 📌Hollanda’da denizcilik tarihinde bir ilke imza atıldı. Wattlab tarafından geliştirilen “Solar Flatrack” sistemiyle bir yük gemisine tam ölçekli güneş enerjisi santrali kuruldu. Sistem, geminin enerji ihtiyacının yüzde 20...

🔴 Dünya da ilk kez bir yük gemisine güneş enerjisi santrali kuruldu. 📍Hollanda merkezli Wattlab, dünyanın ilk deniz üstü güneş enerjisi sistemini bir yük gemisine kurdu. 📍Solar Flatrack adı verilen bu sistem, geminin enerji ihtiyacının 'sini karşılayacak.

🔴 Dünya da ilk kez bir yük gemisine güneş enerjisi santrali kuruldu. 📍Hollanda merkezli Wattlab, dünyanın ilk deniz üstü güneş enerjisi sistemini bir yük gemisine kurdu. 📍Solar Flatrack adı verilen bu sistem, geminin enerji ihtiyacının 'sini karşılayacak.

Hollanda'da ilk kez bir yük gemisine güneş enerjisi sistemi kuruldu. Wattlab tarafından geliştirilen Solar Flatrack sistemi, geminin enerji ihtiyacının yüzde 20'sine kadarını karşılayacak. - Kaynak: donanimhaber.com

Wattlab deploys solar on multipurpose cargo vessel: The 79 kW system consists of 44 Solar Flatracks, which Wattlab describes as movable, stackable thin plates with integrated solar panels and inverters. dlvr.it/TP0r9l #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

World's first marine solar energy system installed on seagoing cargo vessel A maritime solar energy company in the Netherlands has just installed the world’s first full-scale solar energy system on a seagoing cargo ship making a great step forward for sustainable shipping. The system was developed by Rotterdam-based clean energy specialist Wattlab. It was then fitted on the 7,280 deadweight ton (dwt) diesel-electric cargo vessel MV Vertom Tula, which is owned by maritime services operator Vertom Group. (via interestingengineering.com) The new innovative solution was designed to reduce onboard emissions and fuel use while providing reliable renewable power at sea. It includes 44 Solar Flatracks that deliver about 79 kilowatts peak (kWp) of installed solar power. As per Wattlab, that is enough to cover about 20 percent of the ship’s hotel load, the energy consumed by onboard systems such as lighting, navigation and air conditioning. “We thank Vertom for their trust and the smooth collaboration in the past three years,” Bo Salet, Wattlab’s CEO and co-founder revealed. The solar system’s installation took place in September at the Port of Harlingen and was completed in a single day thanks to its modular design. It makes the MV Vertom Tula the first seagoing vessel in the world equipped with a full-scale solar installation. “For shipowners, time is money, so speed and ease of use are important,” Salet said, adding that space also comes at a cost. “Hence, should the panels need to be removed to make way for a special type of cargo, the crew can easily stack and store them all on the footprint of one 20-foot container.” Manufactured and assembled at Wattlab’s new facility, the Solar Flatracks can be quickly installed or removed using standard container fittings. To test them, the two companies carried out two pilot projects in harsh coastal conditions, over a period of three years. “During the pilots, the test results showed that the Solar Flatrack system performs well in the tough coastal shipping environment,” Thomas van Meerkerk, Vertom’s business development manager, said. The tests were validated by the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO). They confirmed that the Solar Flatracks performed reliably and maintained power generation and structural integrity even in the demanding marine environment. “Of course, these things also depend on the conditions our vessels operate in, but it’s clear that the system can provide both a positive ROI and contribute to CO2 reduction in shipping,” Salet elaborated. Salet also said that another advantage of the panels is that they can stay on the hatch covers even during loading and unloading operations. “The crew was skeptical at first, fearing a lot of extra work,” he added in a press release. “However, they soon learned that in practice, Solar Flatracks are easy to use and require minimal maintenance,” he continued and stated that the panels don’t form salt crusts, as water drains off easily. The project was co-financed by the European Union’s Just Transition Fund (JTF), which is part of the EU’s broader strategy to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Both companies believe that the technology could help make short-sea and coastal shipping more environmentally friendly.

Solar at sea? ⚓ Meet Wattlab, the Dutch startup proving it’s not only possible — it’s scalable. Founded by Bo Salet, David Kester, and Siebe Roefs in 2017, Wattlab is tackling one of the toughest sectors to decarbonize: maritime shipping. With lightweight, modular solar systems built for vessels of all sizes, they’re helping ship owners cut fuel costs, reduce emissions, and operate more sustainably. From the canals of the Netherlands to the coast of Egypt, Wattlab’s solar powered solutions are thriving in some of the most challenging maritime environments. Enphase microinverters have been a cornerstone of its innovative and resilient solar solutions. David Kester recalls, “We thoroughly tested them under the extreme conditions at sea, and since then we’ve trusted their reliability and versatility for Wattlab’s unique systems.“ Explore how Wattlab is transforming the maritime industry: enphase.com/blog/professiona…

Photovoltaics for cargo ships: Wattlab has installed a PV system capable of delivering up to 35 kW to a cargo ship’s high-voltage propulsion system, allowing it to temporarily replace one of four diesel… dlvr.it/TLvrrc #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

HGK Shipping y Wattlab presentan el primer buque fluvial híbrido del mundo con propulsión solar #MundoMaritimo buff.ly/An5zIKE

Wattlab and HGK Shipping team up for world’s first hybrid solar-powered inland shipping vessel vesselfinder.com/news/29214-… #InlandShipping #vessel #Wattlab #HGKShipping #BlueMarlin #SolarPowered

HGK Shipping and Wattlab pioneer hybrid solar-powered inland shipping vessel shorturl.at/eW0ji #maritime #hybrid #solarpower #inlandshipping