Bureau Veritas says it has issued a new chapter in its rules providing a framework for electric and hybrid power solutions. The new class notations include power management (PM), power back-up (PB) and zero emission (ZE) standards.
It is expected that the notations will encourage wider uptake of energy storage systems (ESS) to provide both operational and environmental benefits.
Martial Claudepierre, Business Development Manager, Bureau Veritas, said, "Industry uptake of hybrid and battery technology has been driven by environmental regulation. But owners are also finding performance benefits and, for some operations, significant financial benefits seem likely – particularly as the availability of renewable energy increases."