It's commonplace for tankers to transport oil, gas and coal around the world so Japan-based startup PowerX is imagining the near-future when these vessels could be instead transporting clean power stored in batteries. The brand's Power ARK vessels are intended to carry renewable energy that is sourced from wind turbines that are located very far off of the coast. This would help to capture the energy of very strong wind currents that are found further off-shore than where existing wind farms are situated.
Imabari Shipbuilding President Yukito Higaki commented on the solutions being developed by PowerX saying, "The realization of a decarbonized society is a major issue that the shipbuilding and shipping industries must tackle. We see this alliance as an excellent opportunity for Imabari Shipbuilding to invest in as well as partner up with PowerX, who is taking on the challenge with a different approach from the existing shipbuilding and shipping industries. We are looking forward to working with PowerX to develop new solutions that can contribute to our society."
Battery-Packed Wind Farm Ships
PowerX is Developed Ships for Reaching Off-Shore Wind Farms
Trend Themes
1. Battery-packed Vessels - The development of battery-packed vessels for transporting clean power creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the shipping industry.
2. Off-shore Wind Energy - Off-shore wind energy technology is a trend that offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the renewable energy industry.
3. Decarbonization Solutions - The development of innovative solutions for decarbonizing the shipping industry presents a trend for sustainable disruption.
Industry Implications
1. Shipping - The shipping industry can innovate using battery-packed vessels to transport renewable energy and contribute to a decarbonized society.
2. Renewable Energy - Off-shore wind energy technology offers opportunities for innovation in the renewable energy industry and contributes to a decarbonized society.
3. Shipbuilding - The collaboration between PowerX and Imabari Shipbuilding presents a chance for the shipbuilding industry to partner and invest in innovative and sustainable solutions for decarbonization.