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Berge Bulk in solar power pilot on vessel

Shipowner Berge Bulk is testing out solar power onboard one of its vessels to supplement its diesel alternators.

Marcus Hand, Editor

July 23, 2021

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Photo: Berge Bulk LinkedIn

Berge Bulk has undertaken a test installation of solar panels capable of generating 100kW of electrical power onboard the vessel Berge K2.

The power from the solar panels is fed into the ship’s main electrical grid to supplement the vessel’s diesel alternators, Berge Bulk said in a LinkedIn post.

“Through the test, we are observing and assessing how the panels withstand the stresses while at sea and during in-port cargo operations,” the company said.

Assuming the pilot is successful Berge Bulk plans to move to 1,000kW solar panel installations.

About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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