EST-Floattech has expanded its Octopus Series battery portfolio with the launch of new Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery modules designed for large-scale maritime and industrial energy storage systems. The new Octopus LFP modules are intended to meet growing demand for alternative battery chemistries in applications that require long discharge and charge cycles, such as vessels that operate by day and charge overnight.
Each module delivers 52 V and 233 Ah, and the system is scalable to multiple megawatt-hours. The modular rack system is configurable in height and width and features integrated air cooling, which the company claims reduces weight, eliminates leakage risks, and requires less maintenance compared to liquid-cooled systems.
The LFP modules are fully integrated with the existing Octopus Series Battery Management System (BMS), developed in-house by EST-Floattech. The BMS provides thermal and power management, diagnostics, and compliance with maritime class and cybersecurity standards.
“By introducing LFP to our Octopus Series, we empower shipbuilders and operators with even more choice,” said Mark Witjens, CEO of EST-Floattech. “LFP gives us the ability to serve applications with a high energy capacity demand and long discharge and charge cycles with a robust, safe, and cost-effective solution.”
The company plans to secure certification for the LFP modules from multiple maritime classification societies in early 2026. EST-Floattech reports that the new LFP variant complements its existing systems, which are installed in more than 300 vessels globally.
Source: EST-Floattech
