Tesvolt Ocean and Verhoef Elektrotechniek have entered into an exclusive sales and service partnership. This gives Verhoef the exclusive right to distribute Tesvolt’s battery systems in the Benelux countries and to provide customer service.
Tesvolt Ocean is a manufacturer of high-performance battery storage solutions for inland and maritime shipping and based in Germany. Dutch company Verhoef provides electrical integration and control in shipping. The partnership combines Tesvolt’s technological expertise with Verhoef’s strong market position in the maritime sector and marks an important step towards promoting clean shipping.
‘We are very happy that we got the contract and are now authorised to distribute Tesvolt Ocean’s battery systems exclusively in the Benelux. Their energy storage systems are a perfect fit for Verhoef and currently outshine all other systems,’ reports Edwin Naaktgeboren, General Manager of Verhoef. ‘The Kaptein series, for example, offers a real solution to a whole range of problems that operators currently face when powering their ships.’
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Disruptive battery technology
The battery modules of the modular Kaptein series can be installed individually and at any angle of inclination wherever they fit in the ship. The vibration-resistant storage modules can also be installed on the floor and then walked on. Until now, there has often not been enough space in ships for battery storage systems with sufficient capacity.
Thanks to its disruptive technology, the power storage system is also characterised by a particularly lightweight design, high energy density and a continuous C-rate of 4 C, which enables fast charging times in port. The series was developed for demanding maritime applications in the retrofit and new build sectors.
Customer service and maintenance
Verhoef will also be responsible for customer service, maintenance and spare parts management. TESVOLT OCEAN will provide technical support and train Verhoef’s technical staff so that the Dutch company can guarantee complete end-to-end support for the Benelux market in future.
‘The partnership with Verhoef is a milestone on Tesvolt Ocean’s journey. Verhoef has a very strong position in the maritime market,’ explains Kilian Hoffmann, CCO at Tesvolt Ocean. ‘The demand for our battery systems is very high, and now we can serve it together. Our goal is a long-term collaboration to jointly advance the electrification and decarbonisation of shipping.’
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Maritime Industry 2025
Verhoef and TESVOLT OCEAN will be presenting their products and services at Maritime Industry 2025, one of the leading trade fairs for inland and maritime shipping, at stand H24.
Picture (top): The new Kaptein battery modules can be installed anywhere in the ship where there is space – even individually, at an angle and on the floor (image by Tesvolt Ocean).
