Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 29, Scottish subsea energy management developer Verlume and Canadian marine technology company Kraken Robotics have announced a strategic collaboration to integrate military-grade battery technology into commercial offshore energy applications. This partnership marks the first use of such technology in the sector, aimed at addressing complex power challenges in offshore environments.

L-R: Patrick Paranhos, VP of Power Systems at Kraken Robotics, Jonny Moroney, COO at Verlume, Robert Heron, Head of Engineering & Product at Verlume.

The collaboration combines Verlume’s Axonn energy management technology with Kraken’s SeaPower batteries to deliver scalable power solutions. These solutions are designed to enhance subsea autonomy, stabilize offshore energy networks, and support low-carbon operations across industries, including defense, oil and gas, renewables, and offshore robotics.

Kraken Robotics has selected Verlume as its systems integration partner to provide fully integrated solutions for resident subsea power delivery. The partnership leverages Kraken’s high-energy-density SeaPower batteries, manufactured at scale in facilities in Rostock, Germany, and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, ensuring rapid access for commercial applications.

Patrick Paranhos, Vice President of Power Systems at Kraken Robotics, stated: “While Kraken Robotics delivers SeaPower batteries to defence clients worldwide for uncrewed underwater vehicles, we have not yet provided solutions for other applications like energy storage for offshore energy operations or subsea resident power stations. By offering SeaPower battery integration into Verlume systems, clients get the best of both worlds – SeaPower’s high energy density without oil compensation or pressure housing along with Verlume’s proven subsea power storage infrastructure.”

The integration introduces military-grade battery technology to the commercial offshore energy market, expanding Kraken’s reach beyond defense applications. Verlume’s expertise in subsea energy management complements Kraken’s battery technology, offering reliable and efficient power solutions for challenging offshore conditions.

This collaboration supports the transition to sustainable energy practices by providing robust, scalable power systems that reduce reliance on traditional energy sources. The partnership is poised to deliver innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and environmental sustainability in offshore energy sectors, benefiting clients across multiple industries.