b'MEMBER NEWSFreudenberg e-Power Systems Announces Maritime Battery System F reudenbergae-PowerSys- Theend-userexperienceisalsofrom each other. Up to 24 strings can tems(FEPS)hasannouncedimprovedbyadoptinge-mobilitybe connected in parallel to meet the XWAVE:newstackablesolutions. The vessels are quieter; pas- energyandpowerrequirementsof batterysystemformaritimevessels.sengerssaytheyprovideasmootherthe application. XWAVEisanapproachtobatteryride, and they cause less disruption to designthatallowsforcustomizedmarine life.TheFEPSbatterymanagementsys-arrangements and solutions for fullytem (BMS) continuously monitors the battery powered and hybrid vessels.XWAVE consists of building blockssystem to ensure its safe and reliable that can be connected in series; theseperformanceandcanbeintegrated The stackable battery system featuresbuildingblocksaremodules.Everywithtelematicssystemsoftwareto theGen3SHPmid-nickel,singlemodule has a capacity of 17kWh andprovide customers with crucial infor-crystal power cells, Battery Manage- a nominal voltage of 132V. The mod- mationformaintaining,servicing, mentSystem(BMS),andtelematicsules and the battery disconnect unitand operating the system within opti-system. XWAVE enables naval archi- (BDU) can be connected in series upmal limits. tects,shipyards,andintegratorstoto a total voltage of 1048V. The sys-customize the power and energy settem can be customized to the size ofFreudenberg e-Power Systems current-up to each vessels specific needs. Thethe room in the vessel without com- ly powers more than 30 hybrid electric Gen 3 SHP power cells, designed in- promisingpower.Thevoltageandandfullyelectricvesselsworldwide. house, provide the system with the ca- height of the stack are independentXWAVE will be available in 2027.pability of high charge and discharge power,competitiveenergydensity, and high cycle life.XWAVEwillallowcustomersto reduce emissions and optimize space on board. The system accommodates newbuildconfigurationsandinte-grates with existing systems, enhanc-ing the efficiency and functionality of the vessels operation while allowing for increased energy density and largerPower 2 . 0installations.Efficient power for your needsXWAVEwasdevelopedwithour customers in mind, who told us theyThrough high torque at low revs, prompt power needabatterysystemwithamoreresponse, and agile performance, Scania engines flexible design, and ample energy toallow operators to utilize the appropriate amount of power everything from ferries to cargopower at all times. Our job is to help you run a reliable ships, says Lisa McKenzie, presidentand efficient operation. Today and tomorrow.and general manager for battery sys-tems at Freudenberg e-Power Systems.www.scaniausa.com na.contact@scania.com53 JUNE 2025'