Echandia secures prestigious order from Marine Electricals (India) Limited
Echandia, the leading Swedish maritime battery system supplier, proudly announces the acquisition of a significant order from Marine Electricals (India) Limited. The order entails the delivery of six advanced battery systems to be installed in hybrid electric catamaran vessels. These vessels are designated for operation by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), navigating the inland waterways of Varanasi.
The heavy-duty battery systems are scheduled for delivery during the second and third quarters of 2024. The vessels, with a length of 24 meters, will be constructed by Hoogly Cochin Shipyard Limited (HCSL) in Kolkata. Echandia's track record includes the successful delivery of similar battery systems for 23 modern electric ferries to the South Indian city of Kochi's public transport network.
Our systems have already proven their effectiveness in the field in India, and this order further solidifies the quality and trust in our solutions. The inherent safety, unsurpassed lifetime, and outstanding ability to fast charge make our systems the perfect fit for this kind of project.
says Rakshith Sachitanand, Sales Director UK & India at Echandia
The prestigious order from Marine Electricals (India) Limited underscores Echandia's commitment to advancing sustainable and efficient maritime solutions. The successful deployment of Echandia's battery systems in India, coupled with the latest order, reinforces the company's position as a trusted provider in the maritime battery industry.
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.
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Johan Winlund, Head of Communication & PR at Echandia
+46 76 117 55 41 • johan.winlund@echandia.com
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