Subsea7’s order for an Energy Storage System from Bakker Sliedrecht is a double first. It is the first order for such a system on this scale for the Sliedrecht based independent system integrator. Also, Subsea7’s Seven Arctic is believed to be the first heavy construction / flex-lay vessel in the world to be equipped with such an energy saving system. So says Bakker Sliedrecht in a press release.
Optimised vessel performance meets green ambitions
“Bakker Sliedrecht’s Energy Storage System consists of two containerised power converters with a nominal power of 3750 kW each and 1500 kWh of batteries.” explains Arend van der Velde, Head of Technology at Bakker Sliedrecht. “With this capacity the key functions for improved vessel performance are realised by the Power Plant Optimizer control system.”
The Spinning Reserve function enables the vessel to operate safely with…
Bakker Sliedrecht’s Energy Storage System prepares Subsea7’s ‘Seven Arctic’ for the future
