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orvus 
Energy 
has 
been 
awarded a contract to supply 
its battery energy storage sys-
tems (ESS) for four new hybrid-elec-
tric, double-ended passenger and 
car ferries for Canadian-based ferry 
operator, British Columbia Ferry Ser-
vices Inc. (BC Ferries). The four new 
vessels are part of the operator’s new 
Summit Class.
Corvus will deliver 40 MWh of in-
stalled battery capacity—10 MWh 
per vessel—a scale that places these 
ships among the highest capacity bat-
tery-powered ferries in the world. In 
addition, Corvus will supply battery 
interface bases and pack control sys-
tems sized for an additional 60 MWh 
(for a total of 70MWh) for each vessel, 
enabling the vessels to sail nearly emis-
sion free for up to two hours as charging 
infrastructure becomes available. This 
future-ready design eliminates the need 
for major structural modifications. 
Each of the four new double-ended 
ferries will have capacity for up to 360 
vehicles and 2,100 passengers and crew. 
The vessels will feature diesel-battery 
hybrid propulsion, including compat-
ibility with biofuel or renewable diesel. 
Their architecture supports a future 
transition to near zero-emission, 
all-electric ferry operation when shore 
charging infrastructure is in place.
One of the world’s largest ferry systems, 
the operator provides service on 25 
routes to 47 terminals and transports 
approximately 9.7 million vehicles and 
22.7 million passengers annually. The 
company’s New Major Vessels program 
aims to renew the fleet, increase service 
capacity, and enable more environmen-
tally sustainable operations.
The first vessel is scheduled for de-
livery by 2029, with all four entering 
service by 2031.
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Corvus Energy Secures Battery Contract  
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