Corvus Energy has secured an order from Remontowa Shipbuilding in Poland to supply battery systems for seven fully electric ferries commissioned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), a public body owned by the Scottish Government.
This contract, described by Corvus Energy as its largest to date by value, will see each ferry equipped with a 5.7MWh Corvus Dolphin NxtGen energy storage system (ESS), bringing the total battery capacity supplied to 40MWh.
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The seven new vessels are set to join CMAL’s Small Vessel Replacement Programme (SVRP), which seeks to modernise the existing fleet and lower emissions across Scotland’s island transport network.
The initiative forms part of efforts to improve connectivity and reduce the environmental impact of marine transport in the region.
Remontowa Shipbuilding commercial director Michal Jaguszewski said: “Remontowa Shipbuilding is pleased to continue our cooperation with Corvus Energy on these vessels.
“Our collaboration has proven reliable through multiple projects, and Corvus’ lightweight ESS technology plays an important role in achieving the high environmental standards required for CMAL’s new ferries.”
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By GlobalDataShipping industry partners from several countries contributed to the project’s design.
naValue from Germany handled the initial concept, LMG Marin of Norway provided the basic design, and Remontowa Marine Design & Consulting in Poland developed the electrical and detailed layouts.
ABB will manage systems integration for the vessels.
According to Corvus Energy, deliveries will commence in 2026, with one battery system delivered that year, three in 2027, and three more in 2028.
Once operational along Scotland’s west coast, these car and passenger ferries will run solely on electricity.
This contract extends the relationship between Remontowa Shipbuilding and Corvus Energy, whose cooperation dates back to 2018.
Over almost two decades, Corvus Energy has supplied battery systems for nearly 20 Remontowa projects, including electric ferries and hybrid offshore vessels.
Corvus Energy CEO Fredrik Witte said: “It is truly rewarding to see our longstanding partnership with Remontowa continue into such a significant project.
“Since 2018, we have collaborated on a wide range of vessels, building a foundation of mutual trust that we deeply value. This contract also marks the conclusion of a fantastic year for Corvus Energy, with record-high order intake and revenue.”
