Marine Zero has reached a key technical milestone in the Torpoint ‘Bridge to Zero’ project – an internationally significant proof-of-concept for how high-intensity ferry services can decarbonise.
Working in partnership with Tamar Crossings, operator of the world’s busiest chain ferry service, and the University of Plymouth, Marine Zero’s technical team has completed detailed feasibility work and installed real-time monitoring across the ferry fleet. This data is now being analysed using advanced modelling techniques. The findings will guide the next phase of system design, ensuring any solution integrates seamlessly with existing operations.
This work has already enabled the team to identify five viable zero-emission energy transmission options capable of replacing onboard diesel generation while maintaining 24/7 operational resilience. In parallel, the project team is also evaluating supplementary renewable generation, including compact wind turbines, which could contribute up to 300 kWh per day – around 20% of each vessel’s energy requirement.
Learn more about the five energy transmission options that are being considered here:
https://marinezero.com/torpoint-bridge-to-zero-project-reaches-key-technical-milestone/