Lithium-Ion Batteries on Board: A Review on Their Integration for Enabling the Energy Transition in Shipping Industry

Giovanni Lucà Trombetta, Salvatore Gianluca Leonardi (), Davide Aloisio, Laura Andaloro and Francesco Sergi
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Giovanni Lucà Trombetta: Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l’Energia “Nicola Giordano”, Via S. Lucia Sopra Contesse, 5, 98126 Messina, Italy
Salvatore Gianluca Leonardi: Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l’Energia “Nicola Giordano”, Via S. Lucia Sopra Contesse, 5, 98126 Messina, Italy
Davide Aloisio: Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l’Energia “Nicola Giordano”, Via S. Lucia Sopra Contesse, 5, 98126 Messina, Italy
Laura Andaloro: Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l’Energia “Nicola Giordano”, Via S. Lucia Sopra Contesse, 5, 98126 Messina, Italy
Francesco Sergi: Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l’Energia “Nicola Giordano”, Via S. Lucia Sopra Contesse, 5, 98126 Messina, Italy

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 5, 1-37

Abstract: The emission reductions mandated by International Maritime Regulations present an opportunity to implement full electric and hybrid vessels using large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESSs). lithium-ionion batteries (LIB), due to their high power and specific energy, which allows for scalability and adaptability to large transportation systems, are currently the most widely used electrochemical storage system. Hence, BESSs are the focus of this review proposing a comprehensive discussion on the commercial LIB chemistries that are currently available for marine applications and their potential role in ship services. This work outlines key elements that are necessary for designing a BESS for ships, including an overview of the regulatory framework for large-scale onboard LIB installations. The basic technical information about system integration has been summarized from various research projects, white papers, and test cases mentioned in available studies. The aim is to provide state-of-the-art information about the installation of BESSs on ships, in accordance with the latest applicable rules for ships. The goal of this study is to facilitate and promote the widespread use of batteries in the marine industry.

Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; ships; emission reduction; transport electrification; marine regulations; battery integration; BESS (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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