This company provides a battery container system for inland ships, enabling them to run on renewable energy. Their offering includes battery containers, charging stations, technical support, and payment options, creating a sustainable and affordable transport solution for ship owners.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Inland ships often rely on fossil fuels, contributing to significant carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and particulate matter emissions. The upfront investment in electric propulsion systems can be a barrier for ship owners, hindering the transition to sustainable transport.
Solution
Zero Emission Services (ZES) provides an all-in-one solution for emission-free inland shipping, leveraging exchangeable battery containers (ZESpacks) powered by green electricity. The ZES system includes a network of charging stations where skippers can quickly exchange depleted ZESpacks for fully charged ones. ZES offers a pay-per-use model, where customers pay for the renewable electricity consumed and a rental fee for the ZESpack, removing the need for large upfront capital investments. The ZESpacks are designed to be future-proof, with the potential to integrate other energy carriers like hydrogen in the future.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes inland ship owners and operators seeking to reduce emissions and transition to sustainable transport solutions, as well as logistics companies aiming to create greener supply chains.
Features
- Standard 20ft container with state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery technology, easily adaptable to future energy carriers like hydrogen
- Charging stations equipped with an "open access" network, suitable for charging other modalities and stabilizing the electricity grid
- Pay-per-use payment system based on renewable electricity consumption and ZESpack rental
- Control systems in the container and on board to prevent battery overload
- Cooling systems to maintain constant temperature inside the container
- Fire-safe container design with insulation, fire extinguishing, and safety systems
- ZESpacks can also be used for grid stabilization or to meet temporary electricity demands
- Charging stations equipped with a 1MW Megawatt Charging System (MCS) connector, allowing ZESpacks to be fully charged in just 3 hours