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Port with ferry, lightweight PV on vessel and hall roofs, storage and charging infrastructure
das.marine
Maritime applications

We turn ports and vessels into power plants.

Intelligent photovoltaic and energy systems for maritime applications – lightweight, rugged and engineered for demanding environments.

The problem

The port pays twice: on land and on the water.

Vessels burn fuel, terminals draw grid power, charging points and cooling drive the peak loads. Nothing is generated at either end – even though roof, hall and vessel surfaces have long been available.

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of the energy demand currently comes from outside – grid or fuel

0 kWh

is what vessel decks and hall roofs deliver without activation

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vessel, terminal and shore power run side by side, uncoordinated

  • 01Conventional photovoltaics are simply too heavy for vessel and lightweight roofs.
  • 02Salt, wind and movement wear down standard components over time.
  • 03Shore power and charging infrastructure create new peak loads instead of smoothing them.
  • 04Energy ends at the quay edge – vessel and port are billed separately.
The solution

From vessel to port. One energy system.

Energy does not end at the quay edge. das.marine connects power generation on vessels with the energy infrastructure ashore – from the terminal and the port hall to storage, charging infrastructure and intelligent energy management.

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water, land, storage, use and control combined

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development and production

Port and vessel as one energy system: lightweight PV, storage, shore power
das.marine system

Generate · Store · Use · Control

One energy system across water and land.

  • Vessel, terminal and hall generate together
  • Storage decouples generation and consumption
  • das.os controls all energy flows in real time
  • 01

    Lightweight PV roof

    Ultra-light modules activate the flat roof of the terminal building without costly structural reinforcement – mounted without roof penetration.

  • 02

    Rear-ventilated facade

    Structural facade build-up with integrated generation: an energy-active building envelope, durable and individually customisable.

  • 03

    PV awning

    The awnings above the window bands shade the offices while generating power – solar shading and yield surface in one component.

  • 04

    Smart meter & inverter

    Metering and power electronics at the entrance capture all energy flows – the basis for a controllable system.

  • 05

    Rooftop photovoltaics

    High-efficiency modules deliver the highest yield per square metre on the hall roof – for new builds and existing buildings.

  • 06

    Lightweight PV facade

    The hall facade generates energy and remains architecture: lightweight, dimensionally stable and individually adjustable in colour.

  • 07

    PV carport

    The port apron is roofed over and becomes a generation surface – translucent glass PV elements directly above the charging point.

  • 08

    Charging infrastructure

    From wallbox to shore-power connection: fleet, cargo-handling equipment and vessel charge from on-site generation, controlled via das.os.

  • 09

    Energy storage

    Generation and consumption are decoupled: high self-consumption, capped peak loads, modularly scalable.

  • 10

    Lightweight PV

    On the vessel's deck and superstructures: ultra-light modules generate on board without adding structural weight – the vessel becomes part of the system.

Das System
Vessel with lightweight PV modules on deck and superstructures on the open sea
01

On the water

PV on vessels and ferries.

Ultra-light photovoltaics for large roof and exterior surfaces where weight and resilience are decisive.

  • Ultra-light for weight-sensitive vessel surfaces
  • Rugged against salt, wind and movement
  • Integration into existing superstructures
Port area with PV on terminal building, hall and carport plus storage
02

Ashore

PV for port and infrastructure.

Hall roofs, terminal buildings, facades, carports and open areas are energetically activated – even where conventional photovoltaics fail structurally.

  • Lightweight PV for large-scale hall roofs
  • PV facades on terminal and port buildings
  • Carports and open areas as yield surfaces
Battery storage units at the port site in front of a PV building
03

Store energy

Battery storage on site.

Generated energy is stored intelligently and made available on demand – exactly when vessel and port operations really need it.

  • Raise self-consumption instead of feeding in
  • Peak shaving for predictable grid charges
  • Modularly scaled to the real load profile
PV carport with charging stations and a charging vehicle at the quay edge
04

Use energy

Charging and shore infrastructure.

Energy for vessels, vehicles, buildings and port operations – from shore-power supply to the charging point on the terminal apron.

  • Shore power for berthed vessels
  • Charging infrastructure for fleet and cargo handling
  • Supply for building services and operations
das.os dashboard on a tablet in front of battery storage in the port area
05

Control energy

das.os connects water and land.

Generation, storage and consumption are optimised against each other in real time – forecast-based instead of reactive, across vessel and port.

  • Real-time optimisation of all energy flows
  • AI-supported yield and load forecasting
  • Monitoring down to component level
Why das.marine

Lightweight. Rugged. Maritime.

Maritime applications place particular demands on materials and technology. Our solutions are designed for low weight, demanding environmental conditions and integration into existing structures.

01

Low weight

Ideal for weight-optimised vessel and hall structures.

02

Flexible integration

Photovoltaics are integrated into existing surfaces and structures.

03

A complete system, not a single product

Vessel, port, storage and energy infrastructure are considered as one.

Die Bausteine

Six building blocks. One system.

Lightweight PV roof01

Lightweight PV roof

Ultra-light photovoltaics for roofs and facades with limited structural reserves.

  • Ultra-light & ideal for industrial roofs with limited load capacity
  • Mounted without roof penetration
Lightweight PV facade02

Lightweight PV facade

Energy generation becomes part of the architecture – as a high-quality rear-ventilated building envelope.

  • Lightweight, dimensionally stable & suited to modern facades
  • Individually adjustable in colour
Rear-ventilated facade03

Rear-ventilated facade

Structural facade build-up with integrated energy generation and defined rear ventilation.

  • Energy-active building envelope
  • Durable & individually customisable
Rooftop photovoltaics04

Rooftop photovoltaics

High-efficiency modules for maximum use of large roof areas.

  • Highest yield per square metre of roof
  • Suited to new builds and existing buildings
PV carport05

PV carport

Parking areas are roofed over and generate power – from translucent glass PV elements in free formats.

  • Generation directly above the charging point
  • Translucent & plannable in any format
PV awning06

PV awning

Solar shading above windows and terraces becomes a yield surface – one component, two jobs.

  • Shading and weather protection included
  • Cuts cooling load while generating power
Energy storage07

Energy storage

Storage decouples generation and consumption and maximises self-consumption.

  • Peak shaving and load-peak capping
  • Modularly scalable to demand
Charging infrastructure08

Charging infrastructure

Fleet charging with dynamic load management straight from on-site generation.

  • Load management controlled via das.os
  • From wallbox to HPC charging park
Smart meter09

Smart meter

Precisely captures generation and consumption – the basis for efficient energy management.

  • Energy consumption & energy flows precisely in view
  • The basis for intelligent energy management
Inverters & metering10

Inverters & metering

Power electronics and metering as the backbone of a controllable energy system.

  • Complete measurement data capture
  • Interfaces to building and energy management
Port quarter with PV office building, battery storage on the quay and a yacht at the jetty
das.flow
Pay-per-Power · das.flow

Energy costs become predictability.

You pay for the energy your vessel, hall and terminal generate – not for the system. das.flow handles financing, operation and billing and makes your electricity price predictable over the entire term.

  • No large upfront investment
  • Energy cost advantage from year 1
  • A predictable price for vessel and port
  • Financing over 15–18 years
  • Maintenance and operation can be included

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per kilowatt hour

A predictable electricity price. Financing over 15–18 years.

Grid supply today100 %
with das.marine60 %

Illustrative figures. The specific value emerges from the project analysis.

das.kraftwerk Plattform

Die digitale und operative Plattform hinter allen das.systemen.

  • Steuerung
  • Energieversorgung
  • Finanzierung
  • Abrechnung
  • Service
das.os
das.os on a tablet in the port area: storage, charging points and yields in view

Control. Optimise. Monitor.

  • Control of PV, storage and charging infrastructure
  • Real-time optimisation of all energy flows
  • Peak shaving & self-consumption maximisation
  • AI-supported forecasting and load management
  • Monitoring and performance supervision
das.flow
das.flow at the port site: electricity supply, billing and reporting at a glance

Supply. Finance. Settle.

  • Tenant electricity and energy community models
  • Electricity supply and direct energy marketing
  • Leasing and Energy-as-a-Service models
  • Consumption-based billing and submetering
  • ESG reporting and performance records
das.care
Service technician in the plant room: inspecting switchgear, inverter and controls

Operate. Maintain. Preserve value.

  • Technical support and remote monitoring
  • Maintenance and servicing
  • Cleaning of facade and PV surfaces
  • Continuous system and performance optimisation
  • Service contracts with guaranteed system availability
Anwendungen das.marine

Energy on the water. Energy on land.

No two ports are alike. That's why we combine our technologies to match vessel type, berthing time, hall roof and onshore energy demand.

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Ferries & passenger vessels

Ferries & passenger vessels

Lightweight PV for large usable vessel surfaces.

Port & logistics halls

Port & logistics halls

Lightweight PV for large-scale, weight-sensitive roof structures.

Carports & parking areas

Carports & parking areas

Energy generation combined with charging infrastructure.

Storage & shore infrastructure

Storage & shore infrastructure

Store energy and use it where it is needed.

Von der Idee zum Kraftwerk

Everything from a single source. From ship to shore.

Project manager with tablet above a port area with terminal, hall and ferry
  1. 01. Surface analysis

    Vessel, hall, terminal and open areas are assessed for usable generation surfaces.

  2. 02. Load profile & operations

    Consumption on board and ashore is considered together – including berth times and cargo-handling peaks.

  3. 03. System design

    Generation, storage, charging and shore-power infrastructure are combined into one overall system.

  4. 04. Production

    Modules developed and produced in-house in Austria – engineered for maritime requirements.

  5. 05. Implementation

    Mounting, electrical engineering and system integration coordinated from a single source.

  6. 06. Operation & service

    Monitoring via das.os, maintenance via das.care – over the entire term.

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Maritime energy that works.

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Request a free site analysis

Send us the key data on your vessel, hall or terminal – we assess usable surfaces, weight, yield potential and feasibility.

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  • Reply within 24 hours
  • Individual assessment of ship, hall or terminal
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Häufige Fragen

What you should know about photovoltaics in maritime use.

Yes, provided structural, fire-protection and classification requirements are met. We review the requirements project by project together with the shipyard and operator before a surface is released.

Our lightweight PV weighs a fraction of conventional glass modules. That is exactly what makes it usable on vessel decks, superstructures and lightweight hall roofs where standard modules are ruled out structurally.

The modules are designed for demanding environmental conditions. Build-up, bonding and edge sealing are defined according to the installation site and exposure.

Generation takes place regardless of berth time. What matters is the combination of on-board consumption, storage and shore power – and that is exactly the calculation we run in the site analysis.

Yes. Existing generation, storage and charging points are integrated via das.os and optimised together with the new components.

Yes – via das.flow. You pay for the energy generated instead of for the system; we handle financing, operation and billing.

On request, das.care: remote monitoring, inspection and maintenance over the entire term, reported via das.os.

Your contact at das.kraftwerk

Personal consultation

We plan your power plant together.