As part of Stena Line's environmental efforts, one of their ferries, the 'Stena Jutlandica', operating between Gothenburg and Fredrikshaven, is being equipped with two wind turbines at the prow, which will contribute by both supplying energy and reducing fuel consumption.
"Within our Energy Saving Programme, we are currently pursuing 200 environment improvement projects and this is yet another very interesting project. Stena Line has a tradition of leading when it comes to the development of different types of new solutions," said Robert Akerlund, Director Technical and HR at Stena Line.
The solution is based on two turbines that will be mounted on four-metre-high masts on the prow of the ship. The two turbines will produce current for the ship's electricity grid. Since they are to be placed on the prow, they will also contribute to a reduction in the air resistance.
"The two turbines will generate about 23,000kWh per year, equivalent to the domestic electricity consumption for four normal homes during one year. Among other things, the electricity will be used to power the lighting on the 'Jutlandica's' car deck," said Akerlund.
According to Stena, the reduced air resistance at sea will result in a reduction in fuel consumption of between 80 and 90 tonne per year.
