DECARBONISING the marine industry by 2050 will demand not only new fuels, but also new technologies and a new approach to meeting energy needs on board. Besides pursuing related development initiatives, Alfa Laval is establishing partnerships that will speed the industry towards its decarbonization and energy efficiency goals. The latest partnership is a collaboration with Orcan Energy.
Founded in 2008, the clean technology company Orcan Energy develops and manufactures Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems for the direct conversion of waste heat energy into electricity. The company’s products can be found in a variety of industries and are the most widely used solution for low-temperature waste heat recovery. Under the new co-operation agreement, the company’s technology will be marketed and sold by Alfa Laval to the marine market.
Alfa Laval, whose plate heat exchangers are an integral component of Orcan Energy’s products, will further develop and market the renamed ORC solutions as part of its comprehensive portfolio of marine equipment.
“Strategic co-operation is an important building block in our commercialization strategy,” Orcan Energy CEO Andreas Sichert said.
“Alfa Laval, as a trusted global supplier with more than 100 years of marine experience, is a strong partner and the right choice for implementing ORC technology in the marine sector. The partnership is having a major impact, supporting ship operators’ growing need for solutions to decarbonize their vessels.”
“As the marine industry pursues decarbonization and transitions to new fuels, a wide range of technologies will be needed to boost energy efficiency and maintain the energy balance on board,” says Lars Skytte Jørgensen, vice-president technology development, energy systems, Alfa Laval Marine Division.
“The solutions must become available rapidly, which demands that we work together across the industry. Orcan Energy shares our determination to provide complete, reliable energy solutions to marine customers.”
