Scandlines closely monitors technological developments and continuously optimises its ferry operations in terms of energy efficiency.

Scandlines is now taking the next big step on the green journey, converting two of the four passenger ferries operating the Puttgarden-Rødby route into plug-in ferries so that they can charge both in Puttgarden and Rødby. On average, the batteries of the ferries will be charged in just 12 minutes with at least 80 percent of the energy needed for a crossing.

 

 

To make this possible in just 12 minutes, Scandlines is investing in the following:

  • Large energy storage system on board both ferries
  • Ferry charging facilities on board and at the ferry berths in Puttgarden and Rødby
  • Solar panels on board both ferries

Facts about Scandlines’ electrification project:

  • Electrification of two of the four passenger ferries operating the Puttgarden-Rødby route
  • Service speed: 18.5 knots
  • On-board energy storage system: 5 MWh on both ferries
  • Charging in port (Puttgarden and Rødby): 12 minutes
  • Investment: EUR 31 million
In average the ferries will be charged in just 12 minutes with at least 80 percent of the energy needed for a crossing.

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