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File charge them while on the move, which makes the switch to

Variable Speed Marine Gensets

A new range of variable speed marine generator sets, hybrid-electric marine propulsion more cost-ef? cient and now a standard part of the Volvo Penta marine offering, accessible. A typical installation sees a modular series of is expected to be a key enabler for electric propulsion for variable speed marine gensets installed to power electric drives with or without battery packs. This direct current marine vessels as the industry’s transformation toward sus- (DC) grid system is easy to upgrade with alternative power tainable marine propulsion continues to gain momentum.

According to Volvo Penta, the move toward modular sources and has fewer components, weighing less – espe- propulsion enables operators to invest in new vessels with cially when compared to batteries as the sole energy carrier the peace of mind that they are built ready and adaptable – making the vessel more ef? cient. for emerging alternative energy sources. “By making our

Rogue ET 200iP PRO

Volvo Penta variable speed marine generator sets more

ESAB Corporation said its new Rogue ET 200iP PRO widely available, it takes us further forward in our journey

HF TIG/Stick inverter is designed to give exceptional TIG towards more electric- and fuel-cell propulsion for the ma- rine industry,” said Johan Inden, head of the Volvo Penta performance and full-function digital controls at an afford- marine business. “Now, more vessels will be able to install able price. The unit weighs just 21.2 lbs. and delivers a modular hybrid propulsion systems ready to be adapted 200A TIG output at 25% duty cycle. With a welding out- to future energy choices, meanwhile delivering important put range of 10 – 200 amps, Rogue ET 200iP PRO offers the arc control required for delicate welds and the power to sustainability and fuel ef? ciency gains from day one.” run 5/32-in. “Rogue will cause the industry to re-think its

With the technology now working ef? ciently in real- world applications, Volvo Penta is offering the range with perception of power, performance and price in the compact models starting from D8, 190 kWe and running up to 545 TIG/Stick inverter category,” said Bartosz Kutarba, Glob-

KWe for the D16. The variable speed marine gensets make al Product Manager – Light Industry Equipment, ESAB. it possible to build vessels with smaller battery banks and “Other welders with its features can cost twice as much.”

Volvo Penta

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