Maritime Electrification: Ferries & Cargo
Decarbonizing the shipping industry with MWh-scale battery packs.
Pack Size
10 MWh
Ferry Scale
Route
Fixed
Perfect for EV
Emission
Zero
In Harbor
Executive Summary
Ships burn the dirtiest fuel on earth (bunker oil). Electrifying short-haul ferries and tugs is the low-hanging fruit of maritime decarbonization.
The Perfect Use Case
Ferries run on fixed routes and return to the same dock every time. This makes them perfect for electrification. They can charge while passengers load/unload. Norway has led the way, with electric ferries cutting operating costs by 80% compared to diesel.
Port Electrification (Cold Ironing)
Even massive container ships need power while docked. "Cold Ironing" allows them to plug into the shore grid instead of running dirty diesel generators in the harbor. This requires massive grid infrastructure at ports. EV.NET tracks the electrification of these global trade nodes.
Hydrofoils & Efficiency
Water is dense, creating drag. New electric startups like Candela are using hydrofoils to lift the boat out of the water, reducing energy consumption by 80% and making battery propulsion viable for speedboats. The "Tesla of the Seas" race is on.
Own the Digital Infrastructure
As the market for Marine matures, authoritative digital real estate becomes scarce. EV.NET is the category-defining asset for this sector.
Acquire Domain Asset