Danfoss, in collaboration with SEAM, has retrofitted three of ferry operator Norled’s gas-powered Nessoden ferries with its standalone air-cooled alternating current (AC) drives to enable them to operate exclusively on electric power, reducing CO2 emission by 6,000 tons per year.
The conversion was initiated by ferry operator Norled in close cooperation with systems integration company SEAM, which specializes in hybrid and all-electric vessels. The electric-driven motors ensure improved air quality and reduced noise levels. On shore, a charging station ensures 24/7 uptime, delivering 3.8MW of DC power. This capacity enables rapid eight-minute charges to fit the ferry timetable and ensure a stable ferry service.
To read Electric and Hybrid Marine Technology International‘s full case study on how Danfoss Vacon NXP drives have facilitated the electrification of Norled’s Nesodden ferries, click here.
