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Strategic partnerships to develop electric boat charging infrastructure
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n 1 March, Aqua superPower, the first global marine fast charging network, announced a strategic partnership with AC charge point developer e-concept, which has developed a novel design of charging posts that have been approved for use in certain sensitive environments, including the canals in Venice. Aqua superPower will be developing charging infrastructure for marine and inland water applications deploying e-concept’s AC charging posts where environmental, cultural and heritage factors need to be considered. e-concept manufactures public and private recharging stations for electric boats and for the transition towards electric marine transport. Aqua superPower is rolling out a global network of marine chargers, which it will fund, own, and operate. The parties will be working together to install public Type 2 AC charging infrastructure, with particular focus on Venice, inland waterways, and European lakes where regulation and climate action increasingly drive the demand for electric boats.
Recyclable materials The charging post made by e-concept is produced with 100% recyclable materials and is characterised by a design that is integrated with traditional Venetian architectural features and environmental context. With Type 2 AC connectors, the charger complies with European legislation on public charging standards, providing significant safety and usability benefits. Aqua superPower already supports marinas, boat-builders and boat- owners in the drive to bring electric power to the water and reduce the impact of boating on marine ecosystems by adopting its network of fast chargers for electric boats. e-concept’s charging technology and hardware will integrate with Aqua superPower’s network and MARINA INDUSTRY • APRIL 2022
Charging pole integrated with traditional Venetian architecture. user management technology. The company is also developing its network so that it will be accessible to electric boat users via the Aqua secure app or RFID card. The app will enable users to view a map showing charger options and offering navigational aids to guide them to their chosen location. e-concept’s and Aqua superPower’s partnership will promote its mission to reduce the impact of boating on the
marine environment by developing an all-electric and integrated global marine charging network.
Nowegian partnership In a joint statement in the UK and Norway on 13 April, Aqua superPower and Norwegian electric boat motor systems developer Evoy announced another strategic partnership. This will aim to facilitate the transition to
electric power for use by commercial boating. Aqua superPower and Evoy, one of the global frontrunners in the rapidly accelerating electric boat industry, will jointly promote the adoption of e-mobility in the marine sector. Given the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, marinas, ports, and harbours are looking to incorporate sustainable
