Hydromarine introduces all-electric shaft generator
Innovative solution offers significant fuel savings and contributes to sustainable shipping. This compact system supplies power to the onboard grid using energy from the propulsion engine. As a result, a ship saves significantly on fuel costs. In fact, thanks to the use of the electric shaft generator, a diesel generator set can be switched off or even saved.
Ready for the future with electric shaft generator
Hydromarine developed the combined hydraulic and electric EcoGenDrive shaft generator back in 2016. An all-electric variant has now been added to that! “With this complete electric shaft generator, we are responding to the growing demand for environmentally conscious solutions in the shipping industry,” says Anco Koster, Branch Manager at Hydromarine. “Shipping companies, shipbuilders and remoter companies now have access to a future-proof solution that not only saves fuel, but also provides stable mains frequency and low maintenance costs.”
Innovative technology for greener shipping
The electric shaft generator is available as standard in capacities of 50 and 80 kVA. With the main advantage being even more efficient and cleaner performance. In addition, it is possible to integrate batteries to store energy for other applications or later use. Thanks to the customized concept, this technological innovation is very suitable for installation on both new and existing ships. “With this solution, we want to concretely help the shipping industry to become more sustainable. Combined with cost reduction and reliable performance. Our all-electric shaft generator makes that possible.”
