Corvus Energy and Beyonder Sign MoU for Maritime Battery Development
Corvus Energy and Beyonder AS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to test and develop battery systems for ships.
The two Norwegian companies will assess how Beyonder’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell technology can be integrated into Corvus’s energy storage systems (ESS).
Technical Evaluation of LFP Cells
Corvus Energy, which has installed systems on more than 1,300 vessels, is currently validating Beyonder’s LFP cells. These cells are designed for high-intensity use. Technical data from Beyonder indicates the following performance specifications:
- Durability: Over 20,000 cycles at a continuous 5C charge and discharge rate.
- Capacity Retention: Above 70% after the 20,000-cycle threshold.
- Thermal Management: Minimal heat generation during 5C cycling and a temperature increase of only 2-3°C at a 1C rate.
The focus on LFP chemistry follows an industry shift away from nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) to reduce costs and remove cobalt from the supply chain.
Operational Context
The agreement allows Corvus to apply its operational data from existing vessel projects to Beyonder’s cell innovations. According to Fredrik Witte, CEO of Corvus Energy, the company is acting as a cell-agnostic supplier, testing various cells to find those best suited for the maritime environment.
This move comes as Corvus prepares for the rollout of its Blue Whale NxtGen platform, with first deliveries expected in Q4 2026. That platform is designed to allow for the swapping of battery cells without changing the overall product design, potentially making it a primary candidate for Beyonder’s technology if validation is successful.
The MoU serves as a framework for technical exploration and does not represent a commercial purchase agreement. Corvus is proceeding with a market and business evaluation based on the initial testing results.
If adopted, the technology could support short-sea vessels and ferries that require frequent, rapid charging from onshore power supplies (OPS) without rapid battery degradation.
