Sparky42; "How much extra tons would need for these batteries to make it of any operational value, and at what cost?
Ta Sparky....That is exactly what I was asking myself. It seems to me that if a "battery pak" is capable of powering a submarine a much smaller one could power an OPV....I simply asked about the practicality of keeping them charged by wind turbine. I have no wish to put an ESB windmill on the on the prow though the Statue of Liberty might be a runner. (Scary)
Guess we'll just have to wait for Wartsilla to hook up a wind turbine then....."More vessels will be performing similar functions to those of today’s OPVs, which will mean more varied propulsion solutions will be required in the future. A gas engine driven full electric propulsion OPV is already in operation in Finland. This latter development followed successful market experience in the offshore segment. Clearly, the trend is towards greater versatility and Wärtsilä propulsion solutions are designed to meet these changing needs".
Ta Sparky....That is exactly what I was asking myself. It seems to me that if a "battery pak" is capable of powering a submarine a much smaller one could power an OPV....I simply asked about the practicality of keeping them charged by wind turbine. I have no wish to put an ESB windmill on the on the prow though the Statue of Liberty might be a runner. (Scary)
Guess we'll just have to wait for Wartsilla to hook up a wind turbine then....."More vessels will be performing similar functions to those of today’s OPVs, which will mean more varied propulsion solutions will be required in the future. A gas engine driven full electric propulsion OPV is already in operation in Finland. This latter development followed successful market experience in the offshore segment. Clearly, the trend is towards greater versatility and Wärtsilä propulsion solutions are designed to meet these changing needs".
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