Marine Ferry Electrification

Custom engineered electrification infrastructure to enable zero-emissions marine transportation

Expert Provider of Marine Vessel Electrification Solutions

PowerON delivers comprehensive electrification solutions for marine vessels, bringing our proven expertise in complex power systems and energy management to support your fleet’s transition to electric propulsion. We offer end-to-end services covering the complete project lifecycle—from engineering and design to procurement, integration and construction management, through to operations, maintenance, and asset management of all electrification infrastructure from the grid to the vessel.

Whether you need individual services or our comprehensive Infrastructure-as-a-Service or Energy-as-a-Service models, we provide flexible solutions that allow you to focus on vessel operations while we handle the complexities of charging infrastructure and energy cost management.

Why Partner with PowerON for the Electric Transition

PowerON is backed by our parent company’s century long legacy with $65 billion in assets and financial stability with no balance sheet risk. We’re here for the long haul, ready to guide you through every step of your electrification journey.

Our Marine Vessel Charging Expertise

Our experience in marine vessel electrification includes:

Design and implementation of high-power charging systems at multiple ferry landings
Integration of substantial battery energy storage systems
Development of sophisticated energy management strategies for marine applications
Implementation of reliable charging solutions that work within tight docking schedules

This specialized expertise allows us to optimize charging schedules, minimize operational disruptions, and ensure high reliability while maintaining cost efficiency.

Complex Infrastructure Requirements

Marine vessel electrification presents unique challenges that require specialized expertise and careful planning:

High-power charging needs within constrained docking periods
Integration with existing marine infrastructure
Weather-resistant systems designed for marine environments
Coordination with multiple stakeholders including port authorities and utilities

Operational Reliability

Critical importance of charging system reliability for scheduled services
Need for redundancy and backup systems
Complex energy management requirements for varying vessel loads and schedules

PowerON Marine Electrification Reliability

PowerON Ferry Electrification Power Management

Power Load Management

High-power demands requiring sophisticated grid integration
Peak load management to control costs
Integration of battery storage systems (BESS) for grid support and reliability

Proven Marine Experience

Our work on major ferry electrification projects demonstrates our capability to handle the complex requirements of marine charging infrastructure.

We're currently implementing comprehensive charging solutions for the Wolfe Island and Amherst Island Ferries, including:

High-power charging systems at multiple ferry landings
8 MWh of battery storage capacity
8 MW of charging capacity
Sophisticated energy management systems

Comprehensive Energy Management

Our energy management expertise helps optimize your operational costs through:

Strategic peak load management
Integration of battery storage systems
Optimization of charging schedules
Potential participation in energy markets where applicable

PowerON Ferry Electrification Energy Management

PowerON Ferry Electrification Infrastructure

Infrastructure Integration

We ensure seamless integration of charging systems with:

Existing dock infrastructure
Local power grid
Vessel systems and schedules
Battery storage and backup systems

Energy Management Expertise

Optimized Energy Solutions: Strategic peak load management, charging schedule optimization, and energy cost control strategies ensure efficient operations.
Resilient Power Systems: Backup power integration and potential emergency power support add reliability to your energy ecosystem.

PowerON Energy Management Global Adjustment

PowerON Ferry Electrification Performance Guarantee

Performance Guarantees

Our contractual performance guarantees cover:

Charging system reliability
Response time for maintenance and repairs
System uptime during operational hours
Energy cost management where applicable

Types of Customers We Serve

PowerON works with various marine vessel operators looking to electrify their operations:

Marine Transportation Organization

Ferry Operators: Both public and private operators running regular ferry services
Port Authorities: Organizations looking to provide electric vessel charging infrastructure
Terminal Operators: Companies seeking to integrate charging infrastructure with existing marine facilities

Vessel Types Supported

Car and passenger ferries
Other marine vessels requiring high-power charging solutions