Ports of Stockholm has welcomed another sustainable marine innovation tenant to Frihamnen Port
Candela Technology is building a modern testing and development centre for electric-powered boats.
“It is great to move into a maritime city area that is on the way to becoming an attractive site for innovators and entrepreneurs. Thanks to Ports of Stockholm, at Frihamnen Port we can build the world’s most modern testing and development centre for electric-powered boats,” said Mikael Mahlberg, communications and PR manager at Candela Technology.
Strategic move
In June, Candela moved into 830 m2 in an old warehouse building. During the summer it will also expand into additional space on the quayside, which will house an advanced prototype workshop.
At Frihamnen Port, Candela will develop the technology enabling the Candela P-12 ferry, the ’world’s first’ electrically powered hydrofoil ferry, which will be used in the Stockholm public transport services in 2023.
Candela Technology is a specialist in high-efficiency electric-powered vessels for both private and public transport.
Its electric hydrofoil vessels fly over the water with 80% less energy usage than conventional vessels.
Since it opened, Frihamnen Port has played an important role in the history of the community and now, 100-years on, is fast becoming a place for new ideas and start-ups.
Ports of Stockholm has around one hundred tenants at Frihamnen Port and administers 127 000 m2 of property in the area.
