BC Ferries Discussion

[jollyburger]

The Summit Class vessels are built with future sustainability in mind, designed to support fully electric operation when the necessary infrastructure becomes available.

https://www.bcferries.com/in-the-community/projects/new-major-vessels

They'll run with smaller battery packs as "hybrids" until the recharging infrastructure at the docks is created.

Each ferry will be equipped to accommodate up to 70 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery energy storage. This enables efficient hybrid operations today and supports a future shift to fully electric, zero-emission service. The hybrid configuration uses biofuel or renewable diesel and continuously balances energy between generators and batteries. Each vessel can also connect to a high-capacity shore charging system rated above 60 megawatts (MW) for full electric operation. This system is more than 100 times more powerful than the fastest public electric vehicle charging stations in North America, which typically deliver up to 500 kilowatts (kW) per plug. This high-capacity charging supports fast turnaround in port and enables the transition to zero-emission operations.

https://new.abb.com/news/detail/132529/a...hnology-for-bc-ferries-new-major-vessels