Zeppelin Power Systems, partner of Caterpillar engines and STADT announce a partnership focused on design and development of future oriented power generation and electric propulsion solutions for commercial vessels and naval ships.
Companies, already having a great individual recognition in the market, are joining their expertise skills to enable an additional opportunity for the combined solutions.
“One-Stop-Shop” integrated sustainable, lean and green propulsion solutions will combine STADT’s unique AC drive technology and Caterpillar’s advanced variable speed gensets to secure maximum performance.
STADT AC VariGrid™ concept integrated with Caterpillar Variable Speed Gensets secures lower fuel consumption and less emission, reduced noise level, lower tear & wear leading to longer service and maintenance intervals.
The shipowners may benefit on 30-35 % reduced operation costs over a ship’s lifetime.
- High propulsion efficiency and Lower Emission: Caterpillar’s new upgraded engines, designed for methanol as a future fuel for dual fuel gensets in combination with STADT’s electric propulsion technology, promise high propulsion efficiency, minimal fuel consumption, and significantly reduced emissions.
- Silent and Stealth Operation: STADT’s patented Lean Propulsion® technology ensures stealth silent operation and contributes to the lowest underwater radiated noise (URN). The STADT noise-free technology guarantee elimination of electromagnetic Interference (EMI, EMC and THD), which is a unique performance in the maritme industry.
- Scalable Solutions: The joined scope of supply will bring highly scalable IEP solutions to the market, ranging from 1 MW to approx. 50 MW propulsion power, supporting low, medium, and high voltage AC-grid electric architectures.
- Reliability and endurance: The combined expertise of Zeppelin Power Systems and STADT, will ensure highly reliable, secure, redundant, and durable future propulsion systems, minimizing undesirable stops and off-hire periods for any ship owner.
- Cost-Effective Operations: The integrated solutions are designed for low maintenance and operational costs over any ship’s lifetime, providing shipowners with significant savings and possible extended warranties.
Together Zeppelin Power Systems and STADT are poised to drive the maritime industry towards a more efficient, sustainable, and future-ready propulsion landscape.
Hallvard Slettevoll – CEO STADT / STADT Naval AS“Our collaboration marks a significant step forward in marine propulsion. By combining our expertise, we can deliver flexible, efficient, and environmentally friendly solutions that are future-proof and ready to meet future demands from the maritime industry.”
Lars Voigt Djelert – General Manager / Zeppelin Danmark A/S Power Systems – “Our partnership with STADT will provide the technology necessary to offer a new and future oriented electric propulsion concept, reducing CO2 footprints and fuel costs, and providing operational flexibility for both newbuilds and future retrofits.”
STADT: Renowned for innovative electric propulsion solutions, STADT has developed a unique AC drive technology that operates without electromagnetic interference and noise of any kind. Their technology is scalable to cover the propulsion requirements of both naval and commercial vessels of any size. STADT technology is patented worldwide under the brand STADT Lean Propulsion®.
Zeppelin Power Systems: The leading European distributor of Caterpillar engines and gensets, advanced gas and diesel engines known for their efficiency and low emission footprint. Their new upgraded engines, designed with methanol as a future fuel, set a new standard for sustainability in marine propulsion. Zeppelin Power Systems plays a crucial role in delivering advanced propulsion systems to the marine market, ensuring widespread availability and support.
