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Echandia is featured on the ‘Insiders Guide To Energy’ Podcast

  • Insights
  • 25 January 2022

“What’s the desired outcome of this transformation? It’s not really a matter of diesel versus electricity – so it’s an irrelevant question – diesel is going to be taxed so heavily it won’t be a viable…

KMRL manager Sajan P. John on choosing LTO for the world’s largest fleet of electric vessels

  • Insights
  • 17 January 2022

The Kochi Water Metro project will be the largest fleet of electric vessels in operation, connecting 38 terminals and 10 islands. The idea of a water metro in Kochi evolved in 2016. The commissioning …

Marine battery system

Marine battery systems explained 

  • Insights
  • 17 December 2021
  • By: Rakshith Sachitanand

A common misconception with LTO based marine battery systems is that they are heavier and require more space than other solutions. The reason is that we tend to evaluate batteries on a cell level inst…

battery myths

3 myths about LTO batteries

  • Insights
  • 17 December 2021
  • By: Rakshith Sachitanand

There are many misconceptions and myths about LTO batteries, like that they are much more expensive than other solutions. Therefore, we are busting some widespread myths, helping you get better insigh…

cost-efficient battery system part 2

Finding the most cost-efficient battery system, part 2

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  • 4 November 2021
  • By: RAKSHITH SACHITANAND

Part 2: The financial perspective There is no one-size-fits-all solution for a cost-efficient battery system in a maritime application. Cost efficiency can be defined in different ways depending on t…

nmc lfp batteries

LFP or NMC batteries – which solution is better for maritime? 

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  • 13 October 2021
  • By: RAKSHITH SACHITANAND

The NMC battery has become a standard in maritime today, but the LFP battery has grown to be a strong contender in recent years because of its increased safety and better affordability. Do you know wh…

rise lto battery

The rise of the LTO battery

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  • 1 October 2021
  • By: RAKSHITH SACHITANAND

Are you familiar with the LTO battery? It is safer than NMC batteries and is a more cost-efficient solution. The LTO battery is light, fast charging, and durable, which is why it’s becoming an increas…

cost-efficient battery solution

Finding the most cost-efficient battery system

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  • 16 September 2021
  • By: Rakshith Sachitanand

Part 1: Power and performance When evaluating and comparing energy storage solutions (ESS), it’s natural to look for the most cost-efficient solution possible. But “cost-efficient” can have different…

Powering the future of sustainable shipping with Damen Shipyards and Echandia Marine

  • Insights
  • 27 August 2021

This is published with permission of Toshiba.eu and has been previously published at Toshiba Clip  How SCiB™ rechargeable batteries help to reduce maritime carbon emissions Delivering Ports of Auckla…

Färja Köpenhamn

Electrifying city transports – safety first when going from fossil fuels to batteries

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  • 27 August 2021

Going green in the cities by replacing fossil fuels with batteries is not an ambition without risks. Battery thermal runaway pose a great risk of fires and explosions with potentially severe consequen…

Fit for 55 – a game changer for the maritime industry?

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  • 12 August 2021

As a part of the European Green Deal – the proposal from the EU-commission, dubbed ‘Fit for 55’ is a big deal for the maritime industry. The 280-page document, officially called: “REGULATION OF THE EU…


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