ShoreLink will deliver the 6.5MVA chargers to be installed in the ports of Helsinki and Tallinn between which the Ålandic ferry line plies with soon-to-house-batteries Finlandia.

"To ensure smooth operations, a reliable shore-based charging infrastructure is crucial. ShoreLink's ChargeLink system has been selected to provide a fully automated and dependable interface between the ship and the port. The unit operates at 11kV AC and provides shore power up to 6.5MVA with a rated current of 350A. The system automatically adapts to changing water levels and vessel movements in all directions. ChargeLink enables consistent, safe, and hands-free charging, helping to maintain predictable turnaround times and support efficient port operations," ShoreLink shared on its LinkedIn profile.

Finlandia will feature a 1.4MWh battery pack (96 modules put inside a fire-resistant shipping container) purchased from Wärtsilä. The system will replace one of the ferry's four diesel generators.

Eckerö Line expects to cut its yearly fuel consumption by around 3.0% thanks to the hybridisation project (some 500-600 tonnes of bunker).

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