HANSA Yachts 01-2023

HANSA YACHTS
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ine Systems. »The most important issues
during development, in addition to the
highest possible energy density, were
safety, sustainability and low weight.«
Another advantage of LFP cell technology
is that no heavy metals, such as
cobalt, are used in the production of the
battery system. This, combined with an
extremely long service life and high
recyclability, makes the Cobra system a
high-performance and environmentally
friendly alternative. Thanks to its
modular design, the storage capacity of
the system can be adapted as required.
The individual storage modules are located
in standardized racks, forming
compact battery units that can hold up
to 1,000 V DC. Depending on the application,
Becker Marine Systems offers
the system with water or air cooling.
The technology is also DNV-certified
and complies with the ESTRIN standard
(European Standard of Technical
Requirements for Inland Navigation
Vessels).
The yachting industry is therefore
long past the point where hydrogen and
methanol were merely hypothetical
propulsion alternatives. Concrete projects
are already being built and the corresponding
equipment is being developed.
Whether the technologies will become
established in the future is another
matter: here, of course, it also
depends on the owners and customers,
who must bring along a certain degree
of openness and show willingness to invest
their money in the green alternatives.
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