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
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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Port of Amsterdam signs service and maintenance contract with Straatman
In 2019 we finished commissioning the project for Solar Power Systems and Quick Release Mooring Hooks for the Port of Amsterdam. Because safety is top priority for this port, they decided to sign a service and maintenance contract for these hooks and solar systems. Every 3 months our service engineers will inspect and service all systems and last month we performed the first maintenance at this location.
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Power buoy for Lekki Terminal Nigeria
Unloading petroleum from a ship to the oil handling storage facility onshore is a complicated process. To be able to do this, the ship can for example moor offshore and the oil can be transferred through pipelines between the offshore mooring facility and the onshore storage terminal.
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