Norled has selected Norwegian Electric Systems to supply three 4 MW containerised charging stations for ferry ports in Northern Norway, enabling hybrid-electric operations with up to 80% lower emissions.
Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) has signed a contract with Norled to deliver three onshore charging stations that will power the new hybrid-electric ferries in Northern Norway. The fast-charging stations will be installed at Stokkvågen, Lovund and Træna, supporting ferry routes scheduled to enter operation in 2027.
“We look forward to the delivery of the charging stations from NES, which is essential for operating the hybrid-electric ferries that will cut emissions by 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 systems, and data collection systems, plus the manual charging plug that connects the stations to the vessels. NES will deliver a ready-made e-house with connection to the onshore power grid.
The 4 MW DC charging stations are based on a Megawatt Charging System (MCS), including a proprietary charging connector type normally used for large electric vehicles such as trucks and buses. The MCS solution features water cooling of power electronics, cables, and sockets. Delivery is scheduled for late 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 systems, battery packs, and navigation systems.
“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.