Solar systems
Are you in the situation where a regular power supply system, by meaning of cables, is not preferred or even impossible? Then Straatman has the solution!
We have developed a sustainable power supply system based on solar panels to power our capstans which are integrated in our quick release mooring hook units. The use itself of solar panels is not that innovative, but in this application particularly revolutionary. Straatman was the first company in the world that supplied quick release mooring hook units with integrated capstans powered by solar panels, to be used on mooring dolphins.
For applications in hazardous areas, such as LNG or Oil & Gas terminals, we can supply explosion proof solar panels. Fully certified according latest ATEX and IECex guidelines.
Benefits of our Solar Systems
The use of our solar systems can and will lead to convincing benefits:
- Reduction of lead time during construction of dolphins and berths;
- Damages to cables caused by anchors are history;
- Expensive and risk-full cable laying on the sea or port bottom is history;
- Low maintenance costs;
- Reduction of energy costs;
- Environmental contribution;
- Fits perfectly in the vision of sustainability.
Options
In addition to the design and supply of a solar system to power our capstan, we can supply a wide range of options. In order to increase safety of both mooring operators and vessel berthing operations, the following components can be integrated in our solar system:
- Working lights to lighten the working area of the operators;
- Navigation lights to mark the berths (in conformance with IALA normatives);
- An integrated data system for logging relevant data;
- A webbased software solution to monitor e.g. the actual available power;
- All components can be supplied as explosion proof components, certified according to ATEX or IECex guidelines.
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Recent Solar Systems projects
Quick release hooks with solar hydraulic powerpack for mega cutter suction dredger
Sometimes you have a project that makes you aware again of all the possibilities of the products you make. These projects require all your in-house expertise to make the perfect product that meets the customers demand. The project we completed in our factory this week is such a project.
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Straatman accepts order for Solar powered lighting poles
We are happy to announce that we accepted an order for the design, production and supply of 36 autonomous Solar powered lighting poles for the waiting area of a port in the south of the Netherlands.
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Press release: Green berthing area for Port of Hamburg
A newly-built berthing area in the Elbe River is powered by nineteen solar panels. The panels provide power to quick-release mooring hook units with integrated capstans. Following the Port of Rotterdam, the Port of Hamburg is the second major port to opt for this sustainable solution.
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