SINGAPORE's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has taken significant strides in advancing electric harbour craft (e-HC) charging infrastructure by selecting firms to pioneer innovative concepts in the country, reports Bangalore's Marine Insight.
Following the MPA's call for proposals in August of the previous year to operate and develop e-HC charging points, Pyxis Maritime, Pyxis Energy, and SP Mobility were chosen for trials at the Marina South Pier.
Additionally, Yinson Electric and Seatrium's concepts were selected for comprehensive development before testing.
The chosen concept by Pyxis Energy, SP Mobility, and Pyxis Maritime partnership focuses on Direct Current charging and was selected for its competitive pricing model viability and its extensive experience, demonstrated by successful prior implementations of demanding electric vehicle charging points.
While MPA is actively establishing national standards for e-HC charging infrastructure, the proposed charging point for the mentioned firms aligns with the national standard for electric vehicle charging, as defined by Technical Reference 25:2022.
The collaboration aims not only for infrastructure optimisation but also to collect extensive data during the trial period by operating a unique fleet of e-HCs at the Marina South Pier.
Scheduled to run from March 2024 through March 2026, with a potential one-year extension, the pilot programme's findings may lead to the application of the concept at other sites to support e-HC operations at the Port of Singapore.
MPA has evaluated the potential of Seatrium's innovative mobile charging concept and a high-power (350-450kW) DC Charger by Yinson Electric.
Further development of these proposals for future Singapore applications will be conducted through research and development collaboration.
In alignment with future sustainability goals, new harbour craft operating at the Port of Singapore must be electric, capable of using B100 biofuel, or compatible with net zero fuels like hydrogen starting in 2030.
MPA envisions the rollout of e-HC charging infrastructure in Singapore starting in 2025.
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Following the MPA's call for proposals in August of the previous year to operate and develop e-HC charging points, Pyxis Maritime, Pyxis Energy, and SP Mobility were chosen for trials at the Marina South Pier.
Additionally, Yinson Electric and Seatrium's concepts were selected for comprehensive development before testing.
The chosen concept by Pyxis Energy, SP Mobility, and Pyxis Maritime partnership focuses on Direct Current charging and was selected for its competitive pricing model viability and its extensive experience, demonstrated by successful prior implementations of demanding electric vehicle charging points.
While MPA is actively establishing national standards for e-HC charging infrastructure, the proposed charging point for the mentioned firms aligns with the national standard for electric vehicle charging, as defined by Technical Reference 25:2022.
The collaboration aims not only for infrastructure optimisation but also to collect extensive data during the trial period by operating a unique fleet of e-HCs at the Marina South Pier.
Scheduled to run from March 2024 through March 2026, with a potential one-year extension, the pilot programme's findings may lead to the application of the concept at other sites to support e-HC operations at the Port of Singapore.
MPA has evaluated the potential of Seatrium's innovative mobile charging concept and a high-power (350-450kW) DC Charger by Yinson Electric.
Further development of these proposals for future Singapore applications will be conducted through research and development collaboration.
In alignment with future sustainability goals, new harbour craft operating at the Port of Singapore must be electric, capable of using B100 biofuel, or compatible with net zero fuels like hydrogen starting in 2030.
MPA envisions the rollout of e-HC charging infrastructure in Singapore starting in 2025.
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