BOS Battery S the ideal solution for yacht charter businesses

Increasing demands for comfort afloat, new generations of less experienced boaters and the move towards fully networked yachts means that charter operations need easily upgradeable energy storage for their fleets, which is precisely the strength of the highly versatile BOS battery S LiFePO4 battery.

People’s expectations of hiring and chartering boats have increased for many years. There was a time when they knew there would be relatively basic amenities afloat and understood the need for careful power management to ensure the fridge continued operating and the water pump still worked. Now, they require a standard of convenience much closer to that experienced in their home or holiday accommodation ashore. Power efficiency for many equipment items has improved, but power demand has been exponential as the amount of electrically connected equipment has multiplied.

Meanwhile, the drive towards more environmentally friendly operations and for authentic get away from the harbour experiences has fuelled the demand for high-capacity energy storage aboard to minimise the need for generator usage.

Larger battery capacities are easier to plan for at the new build stage. However, how do you easily add new energy storage to existing arrangements by safely using the latest battery technologies?

That’s where the genuinely versatile BOS Battery S comes in. Developed by BOS Balance of Storage Systems from southern Germany, the DAME Award-nominated BOS battery S is a brilliant choice for yacht charter and hire operations, either as a standalone system or in a hybrid installation to augment lead acid banks in 12V, 24V, 36V and 48V systems.

The portability of this unit also opens up infinite possibilities for flexible fleet management, allowing for 9.9kg 80Ah modules to be easily swapped out or added to as demand and maintenance cycles dictate.

Here’s a short summary of the key benefits of Boat Battery S:

Compatibility and voltage range

LiFePO4 battery with an 80Ah capacity.
Space efficient: 160Ah of BOS battery S capacity takes the same volume as a 95Ah lead acid battery
Offers a flexible system voltage range that can be configured in advance, depending on system requirements, for voltages between 12-48 VDC

Hybrid mode functionality

Features patented hybrid mode that allows for seamless integration with conventional lead-acid batteries, overcoming typical limitations
Prioritises charging of the lead-acid battery to prevent sulphation, enhancing length of service and reducing environmental impacts
Keeps lead-acid batteries charged throughout the off-season without the need for external power sources, significantly reducing maintenance requirements

Enhanced customer satisfaction

Incorporates a sophisticated Battery Management System for the lithium battery, which handles daily energy requirements. At the same time, you can retain existing lead-acid batteries to provide backup for a continuous power supply.
Alleviates worries about power usage and system capacity, improving guest experiences

Swappability and modularity allow flexibility

Modular design permits straightforward swapping and scaling of battery modules to meet diverse power requirements and unexpected needs
Simplifies the process of maintaining and updating yacht fleets

Lithium-only option

Offers the flexibility to switch to an entirely lithium-based setup, with the option to include up to 20 modules, enhancing both capacity and efficiency.