28 April 2025 – Norwegian ferry operator Norled has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to deliver three onshore charging stations that will be utilised at three ports in North Norway.
The three charging stations will be installed at the North Norwegian ports of Stokkvågen, Lovund and Træna. Norled will operate the Stokkvågen-Lovund and Stokkvågen-Træna ferry routes with three newbuild battery-hybrid ferries and one conventional ferry from 2027 onwards.
“We look forward to the delivery of the charging stations from NES, which is essential for operating the hybrid-electric ferries which will cut emissions with up to 80 percent,” says Steffan Lindsø, CTO at Norled.
Under the contract, NES will supply three complete containerised onshore charging stations, including transformers, switchboards, control system and data collection system, plus the charging plug that connects the charging stations to the vessels. NES will deliver a ready-made e-house with connection to the onshore power grid.
The 4MW DC charging stations are based on a Megawatt Charging System (MCS), including a proprietary charging connector type that is normally used for large electric vehicles such as trucks and buses. The MSC solution includes water cooling of power, electronics, cables and sockets. The charging stations will be delivered towards the end of 2026.
“With the delivery of these three charging stations, we will have built up a solid track record of 30 onshore charging stations. We are very pleased that Norled has opted for our MCS solution, which is a manual, quick and cost-efficient method for connecting high charging effects. Quick charging is ideal for passenger and transport ferries such as these,” says Mads Ulstein, senior vice president of sales at NES.
The four newbuild ferries will be constructed at Norwegian shipyard Tersan Leirvik. In May last year, NES was awarded a NOK 200 million contract by Tersan Leirvik to provide equipment deliveries to the ferries, including power solution, battery pack and navigation system.
“To be able to support Tersan Leirvik and Norled, respectively, on this project is something we are proud of. Substantial equipment delivered to the four ferries coupled with onshore charging stations underline our position as a complete supplier of electrification solutions to the maritime industry,” says Siv Remøy-Vangen, managing director of NES.
NES is a subsidiary of HAV Group ASA, which is listed on Euronext Growth Oslo.
For more information, please contact:
Siv Remøy-Vangen, Managing Director of Norwegian Electric Systems
Phone: +47 959 72 738
Email: siv.rvangen@norwegianelectric.com
About Norwegian Electric Systems AS
Norwegian Electric Systems is a world-leading total supplier of Energy Design and Smart Control solutions for a wide range of vessels for the global marine market:
We continuously strive to raise the bar and drive maritime solutions forward. We are a committed partner for safe shipping, lower emissions and added value for our customers. Our focus is to be a collaborator and a system supplier.
NES is based in Bergen and has branches with core expertise in Ålesund and Egersund in Norway, plus an office in Istanbul, Turkey.
To learn more about us, visit: www.norwegianelectric.com