The World's First Green Charging Island for Electric Yachts is Put into Operation, and the ESFC Solution Expands the Recreational Maritime Market
2025/10/29
The world's first green charging island for electric yachts was officially put into operation along the Mediterranean coast, marking the entry of the marine recreational maritime sector into a new era of clean energy. This innovative charging facility adopts a modular floating island design, integrating photovoltaic power generation, energy storage systems, and intelligent charging piles to provide 100% renewable energy charging services for various types of electric yachts and sailboats. Through special anti-corrosion design and an intelligent mooring system, the charging island can adapt to complex sea conditions and maintain stable operation when wave heights are below 2 meters, with a maximum daily capacity to meet the charging needs of 50 medium-sized yachts.
The core value of this project lies in verifying the applicability of the ESFC (Electric Ship Floating Charging) solution in the recreational maritime market. Compared with traditional shore-based charging facilities, the floating charging island breaks through geographical limitations and can be flexibly deployed in areas with concentrated demand, such as popular yacht berths and island resorts. Its energy system adopts an integrated "photovoltaic-storage-charging" architecture: the photovoltaic panels generate an average of 1,200 kWh of electricity per day, and combined with an 800 kWh energy storage capacity, it can provide continuous power supply for 72 hours in an off-grid state. The intelligent energy management system can automatically optimize charging power and store excess electricity during periods of low power consumption by yachts, significantly improving the utilization rate of renewable energy.
Technological breakthroughs were key to the successful implementation of this project. The R&D team overcame technical difficulties such as the stability of the power system on offshore floating platforms and the parallel control of multiple devices, and developed special anti-salt-spray and anti-biofouling coatings. The charging interfaces adopt the internationally universal CCS standard, compatible with mainstream electric yacht models, and the charging power covers different needs ranging from 22 kW to 150 kW. In terms of safety, multiple protection systems are equipped, including surge protection, leakage monitoring, and automatic power-off devices, to ensure safe operation in the marine environment.
Market feedback shows that electric yacht users have a strong demand for green charging services. In the first month of operation, the charging island achieved a utilization rate of over 80%, and the reservation rate during off-peak night hours was nearly saturated. The project team plans to expand and build 10 similar facilities in the Mediterranean region within the next two years, forming a green charging network covering major yacht routes. This trend has also driven the growth of the electric yacht market: many manufacturers have stated that they will launch new models with longer battery life and faster charging speeds, and the number of orders for converting traditional yachts to electric power systems has increased significantly year-on-year.
The successful application of the ESFC solution in the recreational maritime sector provides new ideas for the construction of offshore charging infrastructure. Its modular design can be expanded into a comprehensive energy service station according to needs, and in the future, it can integrate multiple functions such as hydrogen fuel refueling and seawater desalination. As the global coastal tourism market continues to recover and environmental awareness increases, this green charging solution is expected to be promoted in more sea areas, driving the recreational maritime industry toward zero-emission transformation and making a positive contribution to marine environmental protection.
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