The global electric ship market, valued at USD 5,071.6 million in 2021, is anticipated to soar to USD 15,698.4 million by 2030, depicting a robust CAGR of 13.3% from 2022 to 2030.
The growing significance of electric ships is evident due to several pivotal factors shaping the maritime industry's future. Concerns surrounding carbon emissions, escalating conventional fuel prices, the emergence of alternative energy resources, and the surge in marine accidents have underscored the prominence of electric ships. Over the past decade, considerable efforts from global entities have been directed toward development and testing in this domain. These vessels not only mitigate carbon emissions associated with conventional energy sources but also yield cost savings in operational expenses compared to traditional ships.
The current focal point in the maritime sector revolves around autonomous ships, driven by escalating accidents involving manned ships and heightened safety concerns for crew and passengers. Digitalization advancements in the maritime industry have catalyzed the development of autonomous ships, notably in Europe, with initiatives also underway in Japan and other global regions. Autonomous vessels not only reduce labor costs and enhance safety but also have the potential to revolutionize the industry's structure, influencing the entirety of maritime transportation and shipping infrastructure. Despite the considerable advancements, the full commercialization and widespread adoption of autonomous ships face challenges due to varied international regulations. Industry experts anticipate a substantial increase in operational autonomous ships, both fully autonomous and semi-autonomous, worldwide by 2030.
The comprehensive study on the global electric ship market delves into industry trends, market dynamics, size, competitive landscape, and growth opportunities. The market is categorized based on type, range, system, operation, end-use, power ship type, and region/country.
The market segmentation includes:
- Types: Fully Electric and Hybrid, with the hybrid segment dominating and expected to continue its prominence, while the fully electric segment is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR.
- Systems: Encompassing Energy Storage Systems, Power Generation, Power Conversion, and Power Distribution Systems, with energy storage systems holding the largest market share and projected to display the highest CAGR.
- Ship Types: Split into Commercial and Defense, where the Commercial segment currently dominates.
- Power Ranges: Spanning <75 kW, 75-500 kW, 151-745 kW, and 746--7,560 kW, with the 151-745 kW segment expected to witness the highest CAGR.
- Operational Modes: Manned, Remotely Operated, and Autonomous, with the manned segment presently leading but the autonomous segment projected for rapid growth.
- End Uses: Newbuild & Line Fit and Retrofit, where the retrofit segment is expected to experience swifter growth.
The study encompasses regions like North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World, with Europe presently leading and expected to maintain its dominance.
The global market, brimming with several competitive vendors offering innovative solutions, features prominent companies such as AKASOL AG, Anglo Belgian Corporation NV, ABB, Echandia Marine AB, Siemens, BAE Systems, Corvus Energy, General Dynamics Electric Boat, General Electric, KONGSBERG MARITIME, Leclanche, MAN Energy Solutions, Norwegian Electric Systems, ECO Marine Power, EST-Floattech, Schottel, VARD, Wärtsilä, Visedo (Danfoss), and Saft (Total). These entities are actively contributing feature-rich and pioneering solutions to cater to customer demands in the industry.
Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
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Market Opportunities | · New product launches and R&D Amongst major key Players |
Market Dynamics | · Increase in seaborne trade and the growing maritime tourism industry. |
Europe's Electric Ships Market Size was valued at USD 5.9billion in 2022. The Europe Electric Ships market industry is projected to grow from USD6.78559 billion in 2023 to USD 15.703 billion by 2030, exhibitinga compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.01% during the forecast period (2023 - 2030). Increased seaborne trade and the growing maritime tourism industry are the key market drivers enhancing the growth.
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Shipbuilders and services are advancing toward robotization, a mix of new-build ships, and retrofitting the current ship with the half-breed and electric impetus. This is because of sticking to the IMO 2020 rule. As per this standard, transport administrators should utilize that ought not to surpass 0.50% sulfur content against the current furthest reaches of 3.50%. In this manner, transport integrators and proprietors exchange their current diesel-driven motors with electric or crossover impetus. Different boat proprietors of Norway, the US, Greece, China, and France are effectively engaged with retrofitting their flow transport armada with new advances like half-breed and electric, which boost the market CAGR.
Additionally, integrating diesel engines with an engine generator (electric generator, Genset) increases the ship's overall efficacy, particularly under high-loading conditions. This arrangement consumes less gasoline than a conventional internal combustion engine (diesel engine) used in a nautical ship. Additionally, rising competition among various end customers, including those in logistics, transportation, and commerce, has forced service providers to reduce operating costs, including using large personnel and gasoline. To boost their profit margin and reach breakeven, they are doing this. The efforts of transportation and logistics service providers to cut operating costs are projected to boost the growth of the Europe Electric Ships market revenue.
Europe Electric ShipsType Insights
Based on type, the Europe electric ships market segmentation includes fully electric and hybrid. The fully electric segment dominated the market. Fully electric vessels are much more capable of operating passenger vessels when compared to other hybrid propulsion systems in passenger's vessels; these engines also have less noise than others; they are the most suitable engine for short-range operations because of their lighter weight.
Figure 1: Europe Electric Ships Market, By Type, 2022& 2030 (USD billion)
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Europe Electric ShipsSystem Insights
The Europe electric ships market segmentation is based on systems, energy storage systems, power generation, conversion, and distribution systems. The energy storage systems are projected to grow at the highest CAGR rate for the electric ship market during the forecast period. The demand for Energy Storage Systems is also increasing with the demand for commercial vessels across regions throughout the industry. Energy Storage Systems help give a more eco-friendly solution to maritime operations and more efficiency and reliability.
For instance, November 2020 Hyundai Motors partnered with Vinssen, a start-up based in Korea, to develop a new vessel powered by hydrogen fuel cells by December 2021. Vinssen will supply 95kW hydrogen fuel cells. If the eco-friendly ship reaches the expected level in terms of performance, it will be produced on a large scale.
For instance, September 2020 Holland Ship Electric selected Corvus Energy to deliver lithium-ion battery-based energy storage systems (ESS). They are meant for five new all-electric ferries developed by Holland Shipyards Group for GVB, Amsterdam's municipal public transport operator.
Europe ElectricShip Type Insights
Based on ship type, the Europe electric ships market data includes Commercial, Defense. The commercial segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR rate for the electric ship market during the forecast period. Commercial vessels are as varied as the jobs they are required to do. According to their purpose, different commercial vessels are passenger vessels, cargo vessels, and others. Further, passenger vessels are segmented into yachts, ferries, cruises, and others. Under which the passenger and cargo vessels will see the maximum growth as these are the short ranged vessels that require less Power to operate efficiently.
For instance, October 2021 GroupeBeneteau declared the procurement of STARFISHER, which has become GB PORTUGAL, in this manner fortifying its creation limit with respect to 25 to 35-foot powers by setting
For instance, May 2021 Limestone Ship and Vision Marine Technologies joined forces to deliver detachable electric engines prepared for the powers created by Limestone Ship, intending to increment up to 510 powers in 2022.
Europe Electric Ships Power Insights
Based on Power, the Europe electric ships industry includes <75 kW, 75–150 kW, 151–745 kW, and 746–7,560 kW. The 75-150KW Power is projected to grow at the highest CAGR for the electric ship market during the forecast period. Large passenger ferries are considered under ships with Power between 76-150 kW. The need for a reduced or zero-emission transport system across countries is high. Countries such as Japan, New Zealand, and Australia are also moving toward using fully electric ferries for passenger transport. Norway has incorporated fully electric and hybrid technology in its ferries.
Europe Electric Ships Range Insights
Based on Range, the Europe electric ships industry includes <50 km, 50–100 km, 101–1,000 km, and >1,000 km. The <50 km is projected to grow at the highest CAGR for the electric ship market during the forecast period. Various cargo vessels such as small container vessels, Roll-on, and Roll - vessels for wheeled cargo are considered under the <50 km category. Container vessels are one of the most used modes of transportation and one of the most pollution-causing vessels. Hence, container vessels were the first to get a fully electric setup to reduce marine pollution. Hence, major companies are trying to find more efficient technology and power solution to develop better solutions for these long-range vessels.
Europe Electric Ships Regional Insights
By Region, the study provides market insights into U.K, Germany, France, and the Rest of the Europe. The U.K electric ships market area will dominate this market. The key factor responsible for Europe’s leading electric ship market owing to the rapid growth of the technologically advanced electric ships in the Region.
Further, the major countries studiedin the market reportare The U.S., Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure 2: EUROPE ELECTRIC SHIPS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)
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In Europe, Germany Electric Ships market accounts for the second-largest market share due to the Increased in seaborne trade. The rise in manufacturing industries and the growing commercial and defense maritime industry is encouraging manufacturers of electric ships to introduce technologically advanced and efficient products across various vessel types.
The France Electric Ships Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2030. This is due to the growing maritime tourism industry.
Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development to expand their product lines, which will help the Europe electric Ships Market grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Europe's Electric Ships industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate.
Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics manufacturers use in the Europe Electric Shipsindustry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Europe Electric Ships industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to seaborne trade. Major players in the Europe Electric Ships Market , including BAE Systems plc (UK), Kongsberg Maritime (Norway), Wärtsilä (Finland), Siemens (Germany), ABB (Switzerland), General Electric (US), Leclanché (Switzerland), AKASOL AG (Germany), Norwegian Electric Systems (Norway), and Volvo Penta (Sweden) and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company (HMC). HMIL is India’s first smart mobility solutions provider and the number one car exporter since its inception in India. It has 12 car models across segments GRAND i10 NIOS, All New i20, i20 N Line, AURA, VENUE, VENUE N Line, Spirited New VERNA, All New CRETA, ALCAZAR, New TUCSON, KONA Electric and All Electric SUV IONIQ 5. HMIL’s fully integrated state-of-the-art manufacturing plant near Chennai boasts advanced production, quality, and testing capabilities. HMIL forms a critical part of HMC’s export hub. It currently exports to around 85 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Australia, and Asia Pacific. Hyundai Motors partnered with Vinssen, a start-up based in Korea, to develop a new vessel powered by hydrogen fuel cells by December 2021. Vinssen will supply 95kW hydrogen fuel cells. If the eco-friendly ship reaches the expected level in terms of performance, it will be produced on a large scale.
Electrical application Specialist for the Shipping Industry We arrange the complete electrical installation for Marine purposes, like inland- and sea-going vessels, workboats, dredgers, accommodation vessels, etc. Although holland ship electric has 50 years of heritage in marine electrics, our Rotterdam-based company keeps evolving and innovating. In hybrid systems, for instance, where we have implemented several systems.Holland Ship Electric selected Corvus Energy to deliver lithium-ion battery-based energy storage systems (ESS). They are meant for five new all-electric ferries developed by Holland Shipyards Group for GVB, Amsterdam's municipal public transport operator.
Europe's Electric Ships Market includes
For instance,November 2020 Hyundai Motors partnered with Vinssen, a start-up based in Korea, to develop a new vessel powered by hydrogen fuel cells by December 2021. Vinssen will supply 95kW hydrogen fuel cells. If the eco-friendly ship reaches the expected level in terms of performance, it will be produced on a large scale.
For instance,September 2020 Holland Ship Electric selected Corvus Energy to deliver lithium-ion battery-based energy storage systems (ESS). They are meant for five new all-electric ferries developed by Holland Shipyards Group for GVB, Amsterdam's municipal public transport operator.
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