Håvard Vollset Lien

Håvard Lien is currently Vice President for Research & Innovation in Vard Group. He has wide experience from ship design, engineering and ship building over many years, as well as a stint of teaching at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Today, he is deeply involved in trying to accelerate the green transition, dealing with anything from alternative fuel solutions and energy optimization to developing digital models and solutions for the maritime segment. He lives close to Ålesund in Norway.

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Presentation

Charging battery-powered vessels at sea

This presentation describes an innovative battery charging solution for offshore use on board vessels working in offshore wind. In March 2024, the solution was tested in full scale in the North Sea by the SOV Rem Power, demonstrating that it is fully feasible to charge large battery-powered vessels in an open-water environment. The presentation will present the findings and experiences from the tests, the challenges and how they were solved, as well as the supporting activities of the project.