Battery-methanol powered tug power supply deal

The image shows a render of the battery-methanol tug

Source: AYK Energy

Marine battery pioneer AYK Energy has secured a landmark deal to supply the 6MWh battery powering the world’s first battery-methanol tug, helping set a new standard for alternative fuel powered port vessels.

AYK Energy will deliver the innovative battery system to Turkish shipyard Uzmar, which is building the vessel for global towage provider Svitzer. 

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