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2026-01-28

Alternative Power Report, January 2026

In the January 2026 issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research and authored by Guy Youngs, you’ll find articles on Tesla’s very weak 2025 sales in Europe, CATL’s winning position in the shipping electrification race, CATL’s upgrade to its sodium-ion battery, and the possibility that China is running out of critical battery materials. Read these articles and more in the January Alternative Power Report today. PSR

Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

Categories: Alternative Power, Alternative Power Reports, Batteries, Electrification, Marine, Passenger Cars, Minivans, and SUVs, Production

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2026-01-25

CATL Winning Shipping Electrification Race

Guy Youngs

CATL’s batteries and energy management systems are already operating in roughly 900 ships and vessels, a figure that on its own should reframe how maritime decarbonization is discussed.

Shipping is, by its nature, conservative for structural reasons tied to safety, long asset lifetimes, and unforgiving certification regimes, so deployment at this scale signals that electrification is no longer a pilot exercise but operating infrastructure.

Categories: AltPwr, Batteries, Electrification, Marine, Production

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Marine Hydrogen Engine Project Aims for 2028

Akihiro Komuro

The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Yanmar Power Solutions, and Japan Engine Corporation have announced the installation of new liquefied hydrogen fuel supply equipment for demonstration purposes, as well as the start of land-based operation of marine hydrogen engines.

This is part of a project commissioned by NEDO’s Green Innovation Fund/Next-Generation Ship Development Project. Three purely domestic engine manufacturers have formed a consortium: Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Yanmar Power Solutions, and Japan Engine.

Categories: Hydrogen, Japan, Marine, Partnerships, Production

Office: Japan Office

2025-11-17

J-ENG Launches Marine Engine Fueled by Ammonia

Akihiro Komuro

Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has announced the completion of its first full-scale ammonia-fueled engine. The engine is due to be shipped to Japan Marine United (JMU)’s Ariake Works for installation on an ammonia-fueled ammonia carrier (AFMGC) which is currently under construction at the facility. The vessel is scheduled to enter service in November 2026.

Source: Kaiji Press Online

PSR Analysis: J-ENG’s first domestically produced ammonia fuel engine is a significant milestone as Japan strives to lead the way in marine decarbonization technology. Ammonia emits no CO₂ during combustion, making it a strong candidate for alternative fuels under the stricter IMO GHG regulations.

Categories: Japan, Marine

Office: Japan Office

2025-10-19

MODX 70 Offers Luxury and Eco-Responsible Sailing

Natasa Mulahalilovic

No other boat has pushed the boundaries of green yachting as far as the MODX 70, winner of the 2025 Multihull of the Year award for its advanced, intelligent vision of zero-carbon sailing, announced at the Cannes Yachting Festival.

The concept was introduced in 2008 and finally brought to life in 2025 through the combined efforts of Ocean Development, VPLP Design, Aeroforce, MG Energy, Madden Tech, and many other visionary partners.

The project has earned recognition from the French government under the France 2030 Plan, receiving support through the i-Nov competition for sustainable and intelligent mobility in 2021, which helped fund the ambitious and costly development.

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Categories: Cannes, Europe, Marine, Production

Office: Europe Office

2025-07-27

Maersk Institute Was Right About Ship Batteries

Guy Youngs

In September 2024 the Maersk McKinney Møller Center produced a pre-feasibility study on battery-powered vessels. The report identified battery-hybrid propulsion as an essential part of shipping’s decarbonization toolkit. It demonstrates a clear understanding that batteries offer significant efficiency gains over internal combustion and that partial electrification can sharply reduce greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution.

Categories: Alternative Power, Batteries, Marine

2025-07-26

Major Shipbuilder Secures U.S. Military Ship Orders

Akihiro Komuro

South Korea is collaborating with the government and private sector to strengthen its ties with the U.S. in the shipbuilding industry. Major companies, such as HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, are establishing bases in the U.S., and the government is supporting efforts to train individuals. They are taking advantage of the Trump administration’s push to revive the shipbuilding industry to gain a share of the market for building and repairing military ships. South Korea aims to catch up with China, which holds over half of the global shipbuilding market share, by leveraging its alliance with the US.

In late June, HD Hyundai emphasized its partnership with Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO), a U.S. shipbuilding company. The two companies plan to build LNG-fueled container ships together by 2028. ECO has five commercial shipbuilding bases in the US and specializes in offshore support vessels (OSVs); however, orders have been sluggish in recent years.

Categories: Japan, Marine, Production

Office: Japan Office

2025-07-24

Marine Exhibition 2025 Featured Industry Collaboration

Natasa Mulahalilovic

The Electric & Hybrid Marine Exhibition 2025 held June 24 – 26, 2025, featured increased corporate collaboration and demonstrated a focus on sustainability, the adoption of immersive technologies, and enhanced connectivity.

These development trends were built on a collaborative approach to maritime electrification and decarbonization and reflect incremental improvements as well as a strategic shift toward smarter, greener, and more autonomous marine operations.

The show was held at the RAI Amsterdam complex and lasted three days. About 200 exhibitors participated, including leading companies in electric and hybrid marine technology, propulsion, and charging infrastructure.

Representatives of Power Systems Research attended the show to collect data on new products and to talk with exhibitors and attendees about industry trends.

Categories: Europe, Hybrid, Marine, Production, Show Reports

Office: Europe Office

2025-06-22

Rolls-Royce Power Reports Record 2024 Results

Natasa Mulahalilovic

Rolls-Royce Power Systems achieved record 2024 performance, with revenue rising 11% to US$5.56 billion (€5.05 billion), surpassing the US$5.5 billion (€5 billion) mark for the first time. Adjusted operating profit jumped 40% to US$728.2 million (€662 million), boosting return on sales to 13.1% (up from 10.4% in 2023).

CEO Dr. Joerg Stratmann credited the results to a focused strategy in energy, government, marine, battery storage, and services. “We’ve grown our market share in mtu products and see strong future potential,” he said. The division recorded US$6.60 billion (€6 billion) in orders, signaling a positive outlook for 2025.

Categories: Europe, Financial, Marine

Office: Europe Office

2025-05-24

IMO Votes First-Ever Global Carbon Price on Shipping

Guy Youngs

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), a UN agency which regulates maritime transport, has voted to implement a global cap on carbon emissions from ocean shipping and a penalty on entities that exceed that limit.

The agreement makes the shipping industry the first sector to agree on an internationally mandated target to reduce emissions along with a global carbon price. The agreement includes standards for greenhouse gas intensity from maritime shipping fuels, with those standards starting in 2028 and reducing through 2035. The end goal is to reach net-zero emissions in shipping by 2050

Categories: Alternative Power, Emissions, Global, Legislation, Marine

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