Eco-Marine Energy
Maz Ocean has installed numerous lithium battery systems on a variety of boats ranging from a couple thousand Watt-hours to well over 50,000 Watt-hours.
Just like each battery type has its strengths, so do installers. Some of our strengths include listening to each and every client’s particular use case, needs, and budget considerations. We don’t have a cookie-cutter approach. We design and tailor the system YOU need.
Why lithium-iron-phosphate batteries?
Lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP) is the safest of the mainstream li-ion battery types.
LiFePO4 batteries are safe, but some are confused by the warnings about other lithium batteries such as LiPO and other chemistries that have warnings about over-heating and fires. These warnings doe NOT apply to LiFePO4 batteries used on boats.
Lithium Battery Smart Systems
Maz Ocean recommends Victron Battery Smart system:
Communicate directly, and in the same language, with the entire system, including inverters, chargers, solar charge controllers, BMS, etc.
Well-respected brand founded in 1975 and a leader in Lithium System designs and integration
2-year manufacturer warranty
Bluetooth connection direct to battery for individual battery monitoring
Learn more on the Victron Website .
Solar Panels
The Maz Ocean team is very experienced at installing large solar arrays and seamlessly integrating different sizes and types of solar panels to effectively meet sustained power needs for liveaboards, cruisers, and day-trippers.
We work with several different manufacturers and types of solar panels. We have installed a wide range of panels and without getting into the details of panels features, the panel that is selected for an installation is more often determined by the location and the available space. For example, if we are installing a solar arch at the back of a boat we would select an appropriate hard panel.
If the available space is curved and in an area that may see traffic we would select a flexible “walk on” panel. If the solar panels are for the purposes of charging a 48V bank we would select a panel or rather panels with an appropriate output voltage.
Hydro-generation
Typically solar provides the greatest power output per dollar invested, but there are other sources of renewable energy. If you are an enthusiastic sailor and are frequently in motion, you may find a hydrogenerator such as the Watt and Sea will provide an efficient power source from the boat propelling through the water.
Our friends at Catamaran Guru added hydrogeneration to their power plan aboard their Bali 5.4 and made a trans-Atlantic crossing. Here is their take on the technology.
Wind Generation
If you find yourself on anchor with an ample supply of wind, a wind generator can prove to be a valuable source of energy. Technology for wind generators has significantly improved over the years and now are quieter and much more efficient.
Combining these technologies of solar, hydro, and wind power generation make a lot of sense for liveaboards or those traversing oceans. Talk with our team to discover the right combination of renewable energy technologies for your boat and your lifestyle aboard.
A Solution for every project
Termodinamica’s diverse collection of VRV product solutions is tailored to address a wide spectrum of demands, catering to vessels of varying sizes including Center Consoles, Super-yachts, Catamarans and Commercial vessels.
The VRV direct expansion system has been designed to dynamically adjust the cooling capacity and the humidity based on the individual requests of the cabins. Termodinamica’s proprietary smart software manages the capacity on demand needs of the entire system with nearly no wasted energy.
Learn more on the Termodinamica Website.
