Green batteries for RTG cranes

The use of the battery hybrid technology on the cranes produced by CCCC Shanghai Equipment Engineering, will aim to substantially reduce fuel consumption and harmful fossil fuel emissions.

Approximately 10% of the diesel fuel emissions from cargo handling equipment at ports are emitted by RTG cranes, the implementation of more efficient RTG’s directly lessens the environmental impact of crane operations.

“We are pleased to see the proven operational performance of our lithium polymer batteries in some of the busiest container terminals in the world,” said Andrew Morden President & CEO Corvus Energy.

“This technology is an answer for busy port operators worldwide, who need to increase efficiencies while reducing emissions and the environmental impact of their operations.”

The CCCCSEE hybrid version, powered primarily from the Corvus ESS, can result in fuel savings of up to 65%.

As well as provide the added benefits of reduced operating costs with less greenhouse gas emissions and lower noise levels at the terminal.

According to accepted standard emission calculations an energy efficiency program that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 4,700 metric tons of CO² per year has the same impact as removing 1,000 vehicles from the road.

The 21 RTGs operating with Corvus ESS technology will eliminate 5,300 metric tonnes of CO² per year.

Gao JianZhong, chief engineer, CCCCSEE, said: “CCCCSEE’s continued commitment to the development and implementation of advanced technology solutions for port operations supports our corporate vision to be industry leaders through engineering excellence.”

He concluded: “Corvus technology is a cornerstone of this strategy and the proven performance, durability and reliability of its battery systems is ideally suited to the demands of our industrial applications.”