Aqua superPower has announced one of the first battery-backed DC chargers in a marine environment at Fowey Harbour.
The solution, delivered as part of The Electric Seaway (TES) project, now makes fast DC charging for electric boats possible even in areas with limited grid connections.
It fulfills the TES project’s bid promise to establish a flagship innovation site at Fowey Harbour, with Aqua superPower’s 60kW battery system, connected to the site’s single-phase power supply, trickle-charges efficiently from the local grid.
Stored energy powers a Aqua PKM150 charger, delivering up to 50kVA of DC charge directly to vessels, with electric boats recharging in under an hour. The product is compatible with electric leisure boats, work vessels, and ferries.
The TES project is funded through the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Round 3 (CMDC3), a programme by the Department for Transport, and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK.
The Electric Seaway is building a nationwide network of electric charging points for UK waterways. Fowey Harbour’s deployment provides a replicable blueprint for remote sites, accelerating decarbonisation across maritime operations, it said.
Operators, boat owners, and visitors can now experience the charger at Fowey Harbour.
Karen Gill, COO of Aqua superPower, said:
“This is a transformative moment for marine electrification.
“Our battery-backed DC technology overcomes remote infrastructure barriers, delivering fast charging where it’s needed most. Fowey Harbour is now a beacon for the global shift to clean boating.”
Paul Thomas, CEO & Harbourmaster at Fowey Harbour, said:
“This is a game-changer for Fowey Harbour and Cornwall’s waterways.
“Aqua superPower’s innovative battery-backed DC charger delivers on our TES commitment, enabling rapid electric boat charging despite our limited grid. We’re proud to lead the way in sustainable maritime transport and protect our pristine coastal environment.”
Image courtesy of Aqua superPower
