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i2m GmbH is a research-driven high-tech company based in Graz, specializing in sustainable innovation. Its interdisciplinary team develops solutions in the fields of virtual sensing, energy management, and ultra-fast system simulation. Modelling, simulation, and energy management are at the core of its engineering activities.

Role in eWAVE

i2m acts as the project coordinator, overseeing project and consortium management, communication with the European Commission, and IPR handling. In addition to administrative leadership, i2m is also responsible or involved in technical tasks such as data management, powertrain simulation and optimization, and the development of operating profiles for propulsion systems.

SYRION is a non-profit organisation dedicated to scientific research, the development amd advancement of sustainble technologies, and the implementation of new knowledge in the fields of technical and human-centred systems. Its activities also encompass associated business and operational models, as well as the development and training of the necessary human capital. Founded in 2020, SYRION is headquartered in Graz, Austria. As a key partner in numerous national and European projects, SYRION focuses on areas such as Sustainable Mobility, Intelligent Product and Production systems, Biodiversity and Forestry/Wood industry, and Innovative Business Models. In addition to addressing related strategic issues, SYRION actively supports its network partners by leading the design, application coordination and management of such projects.

Role in eWAVE

• Overall Requirements Management:
  • Requirements elicitation
  • Harmonization of requirements
  • Development of the eWAVE requirements architecture
  • Requirements monitoring
• Risk Management:
  • Identification, assessment, and mitigation of project risks
• Identification of Applications and Business Models:
  • Exploration of viable applications and business models for second-life marine batteries
• Development of Methods for a Digital Product Passport:
  • Enabling new business opportunities through a digital product passport for marine batteries
• Battery Safety Methods:
  • Supporting the development of methodologies for assessing the State of Safety (SoS) of marine batteries
• Derivation of Comprehensive Recommendations and Guidelines:
  • Addressing economic and ecological considerations for all relevant stakeholders

SINTEF Energy Research is an applied research institute developing innovative energy solutions. Specialising in cutting-edge research and infrastructure in Norway and internationally, the institute helps clients enhance value and competitiveness. As part of the SINTEF Group — one of Europe’s largest independent research institutes — SINTEF Energy Research operates as a non-profit foundation, reinvesting financial surplus into scientific equipment and expertise.

Role in eWAVE

SINTEF is the work package leader of WP4, HV distribution system & Overall system control. In this work package we will do research and laboratory testing of insulation materials for high voltage maritime batteries and develop control strategies for the battery system demonstrator. SINTEF will be heavily involved in WP3 in the development of the modular converter concept utilizing the experiences from the H2020 SeaBat project. Further, SINTEF will lead the task exploring the potential benefits and challenges of increasing the output battery voltage beyond 1.5kV. Finally, SINTEF is the task leader for scientific coordination in the project and will assist the coordinator with coordination and quality assurance of technical matters.

SINTEF Energy Research:

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Flanders Make is the strategic research centre for the manufacturing industry. The roots of Flanders Make can be traced back to 2001 and to 2003 when respectively Flanders’ Drive and Flanders Mechatronics Technology Centre (FMTC) were established. Flanders Make is continuing the mission of Flanders’ Drive and FMTC as a bridge between the academic and industrial know-how in mechatronics, manufacturing and automotive sectors. From our sites all over Flanders, we stimulate open innovation through excellent research. As we bring together companies and research institutions, we help realise concrete product and production innovations in the vehicle industry, in complex electro-mechanical products and in production environments. Our expertise is focused around 4 key competences, namely (i) Decision, control, and autonomous driving, (ii) Design & Optimisation, (iii) High-performance and sustainable drivetrains, (iv) Flexible Assembly, all based on modelling and virtualisation.

Role in eWAVE

Flanders Make is the core partner in eWAVE in developing battery system monitoring algorithms and performing economic evaluation of the whole battery system. In developing battery system algorithm, Flanders Make will advance the state-of-the-art state-of-health monitoring algorithm via a hybrid data-drive and model-based approach on cell, module, and system level. Moreover, with a pioneering state-of-safety definition, Flanders Make will develop an advanced state-of-safety estimation algorithm to ensure safety operation of maritime battery systems and beyond. The economic evaluation will shed light on the economic aspect of the battery system’s entire lifetime,  supporting informed decision-making and strategic planning for stakeholders, thus facilitating the system’s successful market introduction.

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) conducts research and development activities in the fields of energy and transport, security and digitalisation and, aeronautics and space.

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is the German aerospace research and technology centre. In its core areas, DLR develops technologies for energy and transport, aeronautics and space, as well as security and defence research. A broad spectrum of results and innovations bring benefits for industry and business, authorities and administration as well as for public stakeholders. The DLR fulfils its responsibility to society through an intensive exchange of knowledge and targeted technology transfer.

The Institute of Maritime Energy Systems provides technological developments to give the maritime industry security for its investment decisions in new technologies and thus accelerates the transformation of waterborne transport. The Institute’s vision does not stop at the quay wall, but considers the ship as a system in a global transport concept with its own interfaces to air and land transport. Our international team of currently 100 employees is working on energy-saving drives, efficient energy generation on board, fuel cells, optimised ship designs, safe energy storage and solutions for emission-free fuels and their infrastructure in ports and on board.

Role in eWAVE

DLR will demonstrate the novel battery system and converter technologies onboard of their modular research vessel (WP6). DLR will develop a real-time condition monitoring system (WP3), exploit the novel modular converter concept for enabling fast charging and direct interfacing of batteries to medium voltage AC grids (WP4), and evaluate the performance of the developed system (WP7).

DLR:

Institute of Maritime Energy Systems:

Fraunhofer Institute of Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF in Darmstadt, Germany, is one of the most traditional institutes of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.

With around 300 employees, experts and specialists from various disciplines jointly contribute their know-how to interdisciplinary research and project work. With the aim of designing, evaluating and modeling processes for reliable products, the scientists are continuously developing new solutions with regard to the development of efficient design, simulation and assurance tools, methods for controlling uncertainties along the value chain, and sustainable solutions for plastics.

The Fraunhofer LBF team develops innovative solutions along the entire value chain, from the material and its processing, through the realization of the finished component and the complex system, to qualification regarding safety and reliability. In the six service areas of Digital Engineering, Smart Solutions, Reliability Design, Circular Economy, Ultra Lightweight Design and Future Mobility, the researchers develop solutions from product design to verification.

Role in eWAVE

LBF will focus on:

• Establishing new flame-retardant formulations for the battery housing based on renewable based materials to improve the sustainability. Additionally, new concepts of easily dismountable and sustainable approaches for electrical cell connections will be investigated and tested in a prototype environment.
• Analyse modular and sustainable design alternatives for the module.
• Establishing recommendations as technical guidelines for Battery Passports in Maritime.
• Developing an evaluation methodology for second Life Applications
• Performing LCA with a focus on material selection, end-of life/recycling processes, energy consumption, and definition of appropriate system boundaries.

Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH (ViF), with around 300 employees, is Europe’s largest research center for virtual vehicle development, based in Austria. ViF focuses on applied R&D for mobility, safety, and energy systems, working closely with industry partners to validate new technologies. Its research emphasizes the tight integration of numerical simulations with hardware testing, supporting the design and automation of testing and validation processes at defined quality levels. This combined expertise in simulation, modelling, and physical testing enables ViF to continuously develop and validate complex hardware–software systems for the sustainable and safe electrification of future transport systems. In addition to automotive and rail systems, ViF actively works on digital transformation, industrial automation, connected mobility, and cybersecurity, acting as an innovation catalyst for advanced vehicle technologies.

Role in eWAVE

ViF is the WP3 leader, responsible for defining, specifying, and integrating the modular maritime battery system. ViF will develop and validate safety concepts for battery strings with a focus on thermal propagation and risk analysis. ViF will contribute to WP2 requirements engineering and WP6 integration activities by providing validated safety results and supporting the definition of testing and certification strategies for the maritime demonstrator. In WP5, ViF will contribute to the development of advanced integral safety system concepts for modular, scalable battery systems. ViF will further support exploitation and dissemination activities by delivering safety validation data and technical documentation, contributing to standardisation and regulatory impact discussions for maritime battery systems.

IfM Engage, is the knowledge transfer arm of the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) a division of the University of Cambridge’s Department of Engineering. IfM Engage partners with organisations across industry, government and academia to support them in solving complex challenges, using approaches and knowledge developed at the IfM. IfM Engage offerings are grounded in exceptional research, combined with a breadth of industrial expertise.

Our mission is knowledge transfer, helping the people and organisations we work with to develop their capabilities and build the future of manufacturing.

Role in eWAVE

• Establishing a technology roadmap to guide during- and post-project engagement, ensuring that the developed EV maritime powertrain technologies are continuously aligned with evolving market demands and technological advancements.

• Completing horizon scanning deskwork to identify emerging trends, technologies and potential disruptions, informing the development of a holistic view of the maritime EV powertrain sector.

• Technology evaluation and scouting to help analyse the performance of the integrated system and its potential ecological impacts.

• Suppport and manage the dissemination activities for the consortium.

Specifically IfM Engage will contribute and support the following project tasks:

• T2.3 Requirements monitoring
• T7.2 Technology Evaluation
• T7.4 Ecological Evaluation
• T8.2 Dissemination

Damen provides unprecedented maritime solutions for this, through design, shipbuilding, ship repair and related services. Raising the standard in terms of safety, reliability, efficiency and sustainability. Damen want to become the most sustainable shipbuilders in the world.

Damen’s central Research Development & Innovation department programs have led to many ground-breaking maritime innovations. Damen is at the forefront of maritime research and digitalisation, which in turn enhances performance and reduces the environmental impact of our vessels over their entire lifecycle.

Electrification of ships is a key step in the energy transition. Researched focused on energy management, examine the ways in which electrical systems and electrical energy storage on board work together efficiently. The objective is to create an ‘optimal system of systems’ to allows for modular approach in fully electric ship design.

Role in eWAVE

Requirements for modular HV BSs in maritime and inland waterway ships, incl. charging infrastructure; distribution systems; power and energy mgmt.; bipolar DC grids, advanced control algorithms; tech-economic evaluation.

Freire is a synonym for innovation in shipbuilding. Since the end of 19^th century emphasis was laid on providing the vessels with the latest technology available at the time, always achieving the highest quality. Nowadays, with the shipbuilding industry becoming more and more competitive every day, we are an international benchmark in tailor made vessels intended to fulfil highly complex operations.

Role in eWAVE

Freire is the shipbuilding specialist, delivering inputs to the requirements for modular HV BSs, powertrains in maritime and inland waterway ships,
shipping markets and regulations and economic & ecological evaluations.

MULTI.engineering – Maritime & Offshore Expertise

At MULTI.engineering, we support our clients through three core services:

1. In-house Engineering
From our offices in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Slovakia, we deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Our project managers act as your single point of contact, ensuring delivery according to OSBIT principles: On Specification, Budget, and In Time. We follow a structured project management approach based on Prince2. Deliverables include:

• Full vessel designs (concept to detail)
• Stability analysis
• Vessel motions analyses
• Structural calculations & FEA
• Sea fastening & statutory documents
• Conversion specs & lifecycle studies

2. Project Staffing – “Your place or mine”
We provide skilled experts who work directly at your premises, ensuring continuity and quality. Our sourcing consultants maintain close contact with both clients and engineers to ensure the right match for every project. Profiles we provide:

• Hydrodynamics experts, project managers & team leads

• Naval architects, piping/mechanical engineers

• Structural/outfitting engineers

3. Fleet Support – “Your project is in the right hands”
For over 15 years, we’ve assisted global shipping companies, ship managers, and owners with fleet support. Through our international network of supervisors, superintendents, inspectors, and HSE experts, we offer reliable support worldwide. Typical projects:

• New-builds & offshore conversions
• Naval mid-life reconversions
• Drydockings, repairs, maintenance
• Decommissioning of all vessel types

With MULTI.engineering, your project is in skilled hands—on site or off.

Role in eWAVE

Multi.Engineering is work package 5 leader within the eWAVE project.

This focusses on the overall electrical architecture of the test vessel to be used in the later stage of the project and for 4 other vessel types with their unique demands.

The system layout of the innovative battery system is modelled from battery module upwards to DC grid onboard. By using a digital twin, the battery system can be optimized to find an optimized solution for each electrical layout for the considered vessel types with their unique electrical users and operational profile.

Building on the defined electrical architecture, safety system concepts will be assessed based on existing systems in place and the effects the novel battery system has on this.

Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is a globally recognized, independent assurance and risk management company headquartered in Norway. It provides certification, classification, advisory, and verification services across industries like maritime, energy, healthcare, and digital technology. DNV has the ambition to support customers in improving safety, sustainability, and performance, leveraging deep technical expertise and research-driven innovation.

Role in eWAVE

DNV will be contributing the following eWAVE tasks:

• T2.1: Market needs and regulations
• T2.2: Requirements elicitation
• T3.4: Battery health & safety estimation (SoH and SoS), thermal propagation and ventilation
• T3.5: Real-time condition monitoring system
• T5.3 Battery passport, 2nd-life and LCA
• T5.4 Integral safety systems concepts
• T7.2 Technology Evaluation
• T7.5 Recommendations
• WP8 CDE including standardisation and certification

We are a global c.l.e.a.n.™ energy storage solutions provider spearheading the c.l.e.a.n.™ transition for our home planet Earth.

Siro was established on September 27, 2021 as a joint venture between Togg and Farasis Energy to develop energy storage solutions for automotive and non-automotive use in Türkiye and surrounding markets. Siro started mass production of battery modules and packs it developed in 2023. Siro, which will start the production of battery cells that it has started to develop as of 2023, will start in 2026 and will become an important energy storage player in the region with its 20 GWh production capacity that it will reach in time. Siro will present its developed energy storage solutions to global markets, and will provide services in the field of energy storage solutions that will support renewable energy, electric grid, charging stations and residential solutions besides automotive, and will be directly responsible for 120 countries in the region besides Türkiye.

Role in eWAVE

As SIRO, we are responsible for the entire design and prototype production process within the eWAVE Europe Horizon project, covering all stages from battery cells to modules and from modules to the complete battery pack. In addition to the design and manufacturing, we will also perform the thermal analysis, thermal testing, and system-level testing of the prototype batteries we produce.

Founded in 1968, FARPLAS is a leading full system automotive company with more than 50 years of experience in product design development for the mobility and automotive industry. FARPLAS designs, develops and manufactures vehicle plastic parts, electronic based ceiling and lighting systems and instruments panels. In the field of manufacturing vehicle sub-assemblies, FARPLAS has core competencies in material development, product and process engineering, painting and coating, mould design, prototyping, and test and analysis.

Role in eWAVE

FARPLAS will develop a sustainable, lightweight battery module housing solution crafted from a foamed composite material. By leveraging recyclable thermoplastic polymers and advanced microcellular foaming technology, FARPLAS aims to reduce the weight of the battery housing by 10–20% while maintaining essential mechanical performance, electrical insulation, fire resistance, and sustainability. The innovative housing will be manufactured using injection moulding techniques for efficient, high-quality production.

Additionally, FARPLAS will pioneer new material formulations enriched with flame-retardant additives. These developments are designed to meet stringent safety standards by limiting thermal runaway and improving hydrolysis stability, ensuring reliable and environmentally friendly battery solutions for the future.

Infineon Technologies AG (IFAG) is a global leader in semiconductor solutions for power systems and the Internet of Things (IoT). Through its products and solutions, Infineon is driving decarbonization and digitalization, and enabling transformative solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, and smart and secure IoT.  Infineon’s 58,060 employees worldwide work together with customers and partners to create a better tomorrow.

Role in eWAVE

IFAG is a full project partner and mainly contributes to tasks T3.1, T3.2, T3.3, T6.1 and T6.2. Infineon will develop a wireless battery management system (BMS) based on Bluetooth Low Energy technology. This will enable the modular battery concept to be scaled up to higher power and voltage levels, eliminating the need for complex internal wiring harnesses. While the project will develop a fully standalone wireless BMS, it will be implemented as a backup, or ‘safety controller’, for a conventional wire-bound solution, as this will be the first time that wireless BMS communication has been used at 1500 VDC in a maritime context. IFAG will adapt the hardware and software. Innovative concepts to ensure data security (including confidentiality, integrity and freshness) will be explored and implemented. At the same time, high battery cell sampling rates and low network setup times will be enabled. Device drivers for the cell monitoring unit and wireless BMS functionality will be developed and implemented on the safety controller using IFAG’s AURIX™ microcontroller.

Siemens Industry Software: As a world leading provider of multi-domain simulation and design software, Siemens support engineers developing the best possible products using the powerful predictive simulation and test applications of Simcenter. By combining advanced engineering tools with industry expertise and dedicated support, we empower innovators.

With Simcenter Systems Simulation, we master complexity from the early design stages and evaluate and balance potentially conflicting performance attributes from the early development stages to final performance validation and controls calibration.

Role in eWAVE

Within the eWAVE project we will support the creation of a digital twin of a ship energy system within a unified simulation environment, from battery to consumers, including charging by coupling state-of-the-art multi-domain models, to assesses the feasibility to elevate the onboard distribution voltage with a modular converter-BS and evaluate its applicability to other grid types.

STABL Energy is paving the way to a net-zero energy supply with safe, reliable, and sustainable battery storage. Enabled by our innovative inverter solutions, we are setting new standards for industrial storage. With the help of our pioneering power electronic technology, our mission is to revolutionise the energy sector to further the aim of a more sustainable future for us all.

Role in eWAVE

STABL will be providing the power electronics hardware and design expertise for the project. Our pioneering modular multilevel converter technology will form the basis for interfacing the batteries to the vessel.

TechConcepts B.V. is specialised in supplying project management and consultancy services in the field of European research projects and innovation activities. We build strong partnerships and create winning innovation projects, innovative concepts and propositions. We assist our clients with technology roadmapping, strategy building and market analysis.

We focus on the sustainable mobility and energy sector. The founders of TechConcepts have been involved in numerous research and innovation projects, mainly during the FP7, H2020 and HEU work programmes and have led multiple framework service contracts for DG GROWTH and DG CLIMA of the European Commission.

Role in eWAVE

TechConcepts will be responsible for the communication activities of the eWAVE project, to ensure the results reach the right stakeholder and to create impact. This includes the website and social media management, as well as targeted communication with stakeholders.