Bureau Veritas Grants Type Approval for Swedish Battery Company – First in Its Category
[large]Echandia, a Swedish innovation company in battery– and fuel cell-systems, now has its battery system, based on LTO technology, type approved by Bureau Veritas. The solution has proved to meet high international performance and safety requirements, as well as meeting the customer requirements for service life and reliability, which means at least 10 years of heavy operation without interruption.[/large]
The fact that the electrification of society is increasing at a rapid pace has hardly escaped anyone. Perhaps not as well-known is the fact that electrification is now coming to larger boats, workboats and ferries.
An important step on the road to electrifying the world’s oceans is to have safe and reliable battery systems. In the maritime area, there are a few classification societies that certify and approve the systems that must meet high standards. One of the largest, with 47,000 employees and operations in 140 countries, is Bureau Veritas.
“Echandia is the only company in the world to have a certified LTO battery system for marine use in tugboats. It is a breakthrough for safe LTO technology and as tugboats and ferries in local traffic increasingly become battery-powered, the future looks very bright”, says Magnus Eriksson, CEO and founder of Echandia.
The requirements for workboats and passenger ferries are higher than for leisure boats. Oftentimes, they need to be charged quickly and are usually in operation for long periods without interruption. The energy storage systems (ESS) that are being developed are scalable, air-cooled and modular battery systems based on Toshiba’s LTO cells, which are the most robust cell chemistry on the market.
The first to use the battery system was the world-leading tugboat manufacturer Damen Shipyards, which built one of the first full-size hybridized tugboats.
“This is an important milestone for the new, stable, secure LTO battery technology. Certification for marine battery use is the most difficult to achieve, which is why LTO technology can now be expected to make an impact in several areas. Echandia already has a type-approval for its E-LTO system from DNV “, says Jacob Zeidler, project engineer at Echandia.
For more information
Magnus Eriksson, CEO, +46(0)733-995515, magnus.eriksson@echandia.se
Carl Bjurling, Communications Manager, +46(0)727-312310 c.bjurling@echandia.se
About Echandia
Echandia is leading the development of zero-emission energy solutions for industrial applications. By pioneering advanced heavy-duty LTO battery systems and proprietary, lightweight battery racks and system architecture, Echandia creates solutions for complex and demanding environments.
Echandia is Toshiba’s preferred maritime module integrator and one of the few global suppliers with the experience, solutions, and certification to embark on large projects.
ABOUT ECHANDIA
Echandia is a market-leading supplier of advanced maritime battery systems, delivering safe and resilient energy solutions for demanding vessel operations. Designed in Scandinavia and built on proven LTO technology, our systems enable fast charging, smooth zero-emission performance, and long service life in harsh marine environments. Headquartered in Sweden, with offices in North America, the UK, Singapore, China, and Denmark, we serve customers across the globe and are trusted by shipbuilders and operators for our compact footprint, high reliability, and minimal degradation over time. To date, we have sold more than 115 systems for electrification projects across the marine industry. By reducing fuel consumption and lowering operating costs, our solutions support sustainable shipping and long-term economic efficiency, helping accelerate the maritime industry’s transition to zero-emission operations.
MEDIA CONTACT
Johan Winlund, Head of Communication & PR at Echandia
+46 76 117 55 41 • johan.winlund@echandia.com
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