Demonstration and validation (WP5)
This work package focuses on the preparation of the site for the installation of the charging and contacting system based on the requirements. Subsequently, the DEMO system will
be installed, demonstrated, and assessed for operational use.
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The following reports are, or will be, available. If the reports are classified as confidential, you will receive a comprehensive overview here.
D5.1
Report on site preparation & insallation of the charging system
This report describes WP5 Task 5.1 of the HYPOBATT project, which focuses on preparing testing sites for the installation and demonstration of automated charging systems for electric vessels. The task covers detailed planning for site preparation, logistics, safety, and regulatory approvals, ensuring the demonstrator components from previous work packages (WP3 and WP4) can be properly installed and tested.
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The primary testing sites are FRISIA’s ferry docks in Norddeich and Norderney for the fully electric catamaran “Frisia E-I” (EKAT), with a secondary test environment in Haren, Germany, at a shipyard vessel. Site preparation includes construction setup, procurement of vessel- and site-specific adapters, and coordination of seasonal challenges such as storms and flooding.
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The testing phase, scheduled from October 25, 2025, to January 2026, will follow seven sequential phases, covering installation, demonstration, technical validation, and operational assessment, including docking operations, automated connection and disconnection, and emergency procedures. This work lays the foundation for demonstrating the technical and economic viability of battery-electric shipping in real-life port conditions.
D5.2
Report on technical function validation
Deliverable D5.2 documents the installation planning and technical function validation of the HYPOBATT automated fast-charging systems for electric vessels. Building on the preparations reported in D5.1, this deliverable focuses on the deployment of full-scale multi-megawatt charging systems at selected ports, as well as the on-board integration on battery-electric ferries. The work supports the project’s objectives of higher efficiency, reduced turnaround times, standardized port adaptation, and safe operation under maritime conditions.
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The deliverable covers detailed planning for the installation and testing at FRISIA ports in Norddeich and Norderney, as well as a secondary demonstration site in Haren. Key technical aspects include the shore-side EVSE units, the automated connecting device (ACD), and the ship-side interfaces, forming a fully integrated system capable of 3 MW charging with modular multi-MW power converters. Installation schedules account for logistical, seasonal, and regulatory constraints, ensuring alignment with safety and operational standards.
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D5.2 also outlines the structured testing approach in seven sequential phases, including functional and non-functional assessments of all system components, thermomechanical behavior, and interface performance. The validation process is supervised in coordination with a notified body to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and to certify the system’s operational readiness for demonstration.
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Although on-site installation at FRISIA ports has been delayed to avoid peak tourist season, preparatory installations and intermediate testing at industrial partner sites allow for system-level verification. The deliverable integrates prior component-level results from WP3 and WP4 to compose and test the complete EVSE–ACD–ship interface combinations.
D5.3
Report on field certification and findings
Please note that this is a preliminary report and it has not yet been approved by the EC.
D5.4
Perform testing of docking operations, connection, disconection, emergency disconnection of the vessel
This deliverable describes the successful testing, validation, and real-world demonstration of an automated shore-to-ship charging system developed in the HYPOBATT project. The system uses an Automatic Connecting Device (ACD) to enable reliable, megawatt-scale DC charging (1–5 MW) between shore infrastructure and vessels.
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A comprehensive validation process—including factory, integration, and on-site tests—confirmed correct mechanical alignment, electrical performance, communication, and safety functions. Final testing at the Frisia site demonstrated reliable automated connection/disconnection during docking and safe emergency stop behavior.
Overall, the system meets all functional, electrical, and safety requirements and is ready for deployment in zero-emission maritime charging applications.
D5.5
Validation Report
Please note that this is a preliminary report and it has not yet been approved by the EC.
D5.6
Scalability and replicability report
This deliverable (D5.6) provides a comprehensive assessment of the scalability and replicability of the HYPOBATT shore-to-ship charging concept, based on the technical and operational experience gained during the demonstration phase. It describes the reference system architecture, including shore-side infrastructure, the Automatic Connecting Device (ACD) and the vessel interface, and analyses key lessons learned regarding system integration, installation and operation in a real port environment.
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A central outcome of the deliverable is the development of a structured replication methodology, defining technical, operational, organisational and regulatory preconditions required for deploying megawatt-class charging systems in other ports. This approach is complemented by a KPI framework to support evaluation and decision-making.
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The deliverable further validates the replication potential through a case study of the Port of Valencia and concludes with the development of a Replication and Scale-Up Handbook. This handbook provides practical guidance for stakeholders to plan, implement and scale similar charging solutions, supporting the wider deployment of high-power infrastructure for zero-emission maritime transport.
