GSS EU Science Funding Gateway

Projects will address technologies and solutions for minimising time-to-recharge, by ensuring a recharging system of at least 5 MW capacity. No specific type of connection (either physical or inductive) is preferred.

A high level of charging performance is expected being suitable for new vessels, but solutions should also be adaptable towards existing or refitted vessels. Furthermore, it should be explored whether the results can be adapted to a range of particular charging situations where power demand may be lower but the resilience of the system has to be higher and the connection may be more difficult to make.

The following aspects need to be addressed:

Ease and required connection time flexibility regarding power levels and energy transfer whilst minimising impacts on electrical grid infrastructure (cables, switchboards, etc.), addressing potential battery degradation during fast charging, impacts on materials through e.g. corrosion and thermal stress.

It should be explored whether the results can be adapted to a range of particular charging situations where power demand may be lower but the resilience of the system has to be higher and the connection may be more difficult to make.

The energy supply at the port side is not within the scope of this topic. However, projects are expected to consider the minimum requirements for land side grid capacity and technical specifications needed to accompany project outputs.