Medha designs and manufactures turnkey electric thruster and pod propulsion unit, energy storage and power management systems for the electrification of Tugboats. The electrification solutions can be customised to each application and can vary from series or parallel hybrid solution to complete battery electric.
Medha’s electric solution supports the carbon footprint reduction of tugboat operations, align with global decarbonization goals, and support sustainable port operations. Transitioning to greener tugboat technology is seen as a key step in reducing maritime emissions and fostering cleaner coastal environments.
Operating cycle of Medha Hybrid Tug
- Transit and standby – 60 minutes – 766 kW – Purely Battery Electric
- Push/Pull – 23 minutes – 4736 kW – Predominantly Diesel Engine – Battery supplements for peak Push/Pull
- Standby at dock – 188 minutes – Opportunity for shore charging
- Typical cycles a day – Approximately 5
Features.
Motor technology: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Integrated POD or Thruster propulsion system
Inverter: IGBT based Inverter Technology
Power: up to 4.5 MW and above
Motor Efficiency: >95%
Water Cooled Technology
Ingress protection: IP55
Battery technology: Battery Pack, Battery Management and Thermal Management Systems
Fault tolerant design
High reliability
Modular build
Medha’s Electric Propulsion: Delivering Powerful, Robust, and Sustainable Solutions for Marine Applications
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