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Ref: PRHP271 Date: 11th April 2023
Hoppecke builds its reputation for marine energy systems
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Industrial battery specialist Hoppecke is continuing to build its reputation in the marine sector, having supplied energy systems for 20 boats during the past 18 months.
The latest contract was Hoppecke's first with Piper Boats, which specialises in bespoke Dutch-style barges. The boatbuilder has launched a new model river cruiser, purpose-designed for the UK market, and wanted anenergy system that would allow it to cruise in virtual silence.
Hoppecke's general manager, Stuart Browne, said: "We're delighted to complete our first project with Piper Boats, which posed an interesting challenge.
"A Dutch-style barge is wider and shorter than the narrowboats we're familiar with and since the layout is therefore quite different, we created a bespoke energy system that fits into a special container housed in the mid-deck area."
Hoppecke supplied a custom-built battery bank whichintegrates with the boat's 48v DC hybrid system.This system combines with a Nanni engine, which delivers extra range and power during river flood conditions.
The vessel is operated as a corporate hire boat on the River Thames. Since propulsion noise levels are an important consideration in this environment, the fact that the energy bank and diesel engine offer up to three hours of silent river cruising is a major benefit.
Simon Piper, managing director of Piper Boats, said: "We know of Hoppecke and its excellent reputation in the motive power sector so opted to partner with them because we needed a reliable energy source that would power a parallel hybrid drive.
"Hoppecke batteries were the best choice for a safe and trouble-free solution, and everyone is delighted with the end result."
With every project Hoppecke is becoming better known in the sector and hasfurther marineenergy systemscurrently on order.
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Caption: During the past 18 months Hoppecke has supplied bespoke energy systems for 20 boats.
Editor's notes
HoppeckeIndustrial Batteriesis the leading specialist for industrial battery systems and the largest battery manufacturer in European ownership. Hoppecke offers customers around the world concepts for efficient and reliable power supply for every industrial application. A leading exponent of environmental care for more than 90 years, Hoppecke offers solutions for a variety of industries including motive power, reserve power for IT/telecoms, power stations, solar energy and UPS, special power for rail and underground. Hoppecke's UK operation is based in Newcastle-Under-Lyme in the Midlands and the parent company has customers and business partners in many countries around the world, including Europe, the USA and China.
Media contact:
Sue Tupling
Changeworks Communications
T: 01785 247588
Company contact:
Stuart Browne
Hoppecke Industrial Batteries Ltd
Unit 2 Lowfield Drive
Centre 500
Wolstanton
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 0UU
T: 01782 667305
W: www.hoppecke.com/uk
E:Stuart.Browne@hoppecke.co.uk
