AYK Energy
AYK Energy designs and manufactures LFP marine battery systems (1.6–16 MWh) for ferries, tugs, tankers, cargo vessels, and research ships, selling via direct enterprise sales and integrator partnerships (e.g., Wärtsilä) from its automated Zhuhai, China facility to global shipowners and operators.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersAndorra La Vella, Andorra
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AYK Energy does
AYK Energy is a private designer and manufacturer of type-approved LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery energy storage systems purpose-built for maritime applications. Founded in 2018 by marine battery pioneer Chris Kruger (formerly of Corvus Energy and PBES) and headquartered in Andorra la Vella, the company operates an automated 5,000 sqm manufacturing facility in Zhuhai, China with 300 MWh/year capacity (expandable to 1 GWh/year), plus engineering offices in Shenzhen and a regional office in Hong Kong. Its product portfolio spans the Pisces, Orion, and Aries series of LFP battery modules (capacities from 1.6 MWh to 16 MWh per installation), complemented by an Onboard Integrated Battery System for vessel propulsion integration and a swappable Marine Battery Container capable of up to 28.15 MWh per 20-foot footprint. All systems are built around a proprietary Battery Management System (BMS) that holds DNV Cyber Security Profile Level 1 (SP1) and IACS UR E27 certifications, and the broader product range carries DNV type approval alongside project-specific Lloyd's Register, ABS, and Bureau Veritas certifications.
The company sells primarily via direct enterprise engagement with ship owners, operators, and shipyards, complemented by system integrator partnerships (notably Wärtsilä, the world's largest marine electrical integrator for hybrid propulsion, and BMA Technology), shipyard direct supply (Uzmar, Freire, Astilleros de Murueta, Astilleros Armón, China Merchants Jinling, TKMS, Holland Shipyards Group), and regional agents (Vulkan Española). Pricing is project-specific and quote-based, with revenue mechanics tied to multi-year vessel contracts rather than standardized product sales. Named enterprise and government customers include Svitzer (five tug contracts including the world-record Svitzer Balder), Brittany Ferries (two 12 MWh Orion+ systems), Baleària (two 13.8 MWh intercontinental electric fast ferries), Wasaline (Aurora Botnia retrofit), Alfred Wegener Institute (16 MWh Polarstern 2), Mureloil, CSL Australia/Adbri, CLdN, Greenpeace International, and Chevron Australia.
Revenue is derived from three streams: (1) marine battery hardware sales (modules and containers), (2) installation, integration, project management, testing and commissioning services, and (3) remote monitoring, diagnostics, and lifecycle support enabled by the cyber-secure BMS. The company is targeting expansion into the US and European manufacturing footprint and has stated openness to external investment to accelerate growth, while currently remaining founder-led with no disclosed institutional funding rounds.
AYK Energy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AYK Energy
- Legal name
- AYK
- Website
- https://aykenergy.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- AYK Energy designs and manufactures LFP marine battery systems (1.6–16 MWh) for ferries, tugs, tankers, cargo vessels, and research ships, selling via direct enterprise sales and integrator partnerships (e.g., Wärtsilä) from its automated Zhuhai, China facility to global shipowners and operators.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AYK Energy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine Battery Energy Storage Systems
- NAICS
- Battery Manufacturing (33591)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Energy Storage Systems for Marine (Batteries, supercapacitors) (IMAJAHAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI)
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Where AYK Energy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Andorra La Vella
- HQ country
- Andorra
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
AYK Energy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Marine Battery Hardware Sales: AYK generates primary revenue from selling marine battery systems including Pisces+, Orion+, Aries+ modules and Marine Battery Containers. Systems are sold directly to ship owners, operators, and through system integrator partnerships. Battery capacity ranges from 1.6 MWh to 16 MWh per installation.
- Installation and Integration Services: Provides end-to-end project management, on-site battery system installation and hardware integration, system testing and commissioning support for vessel battery deployments.
- Remote Monitoring and Support: Remote monitoring and data-driven diagnostics enabling real-time system visibility, fault warning, and maintenance support. Certified cyber-secure remote access for software updates and commissioning support.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing for marine battery systems |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
AYK Energy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AYK Energy designs and manufactures LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) marine battery energy storage systems — including the Pisces, Orion, and Aries module families plus Onboard Integrated Battery Systems and swappable Marine Battery Containers — for shipowners, operators, shipyards, and system integrators building fully electric and hybrid vessels. The company sells project-specific battery systems ranging from 1.6 MWh to 16 MWh per installation and provides lifecycle services including project management, installation, commissioning, and remote monitoring.
Product overview
AYK Energy offers a comprehensive marine battery portfolio comprising distinct product lines: the Pisces Series (Pisces, Pisces+) providing high energy density for large vessels and ferries; the Orion Series (Orion, Orion+, OrionAN, OrionAN+) optimized for hybrid applications and high-frequency commercial operations; and the Aries Series (Aries+, AriesA, Aries+S) designed for hybrid cargo and specialized vessels. These are complemented by two core system offerings—the Onboard Integrated Battery System for direct vessel propulsion integration and the Marine Battery Container with swappable design for flexible capacity (up to 28.15 MWh per 20' footprint). All products use LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) chemistry and are supported by comprehensive lifecycle services including remote monitoring, global spare parts network, and DNV/SP type approvals. The product architecture enables scalability from 1.6 MWh to 16 MWh across vessel segments including ferries, RoPax, tugs, workboats, chemical tankers, research vessels, and cargo ships.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Onboard Integrated Battery System Highly integrated LFP propulsion battery system for electric and hybrid vessels, with flexible configuration based on power demand. Customized for ferries, RoPax, tugs, workboats, yachts, fishing vessels, and offshore vessels, designed for direct onboard installation with a space-saving layout.
- Marine Battery Container Swappable 20-foot marine battery container with 5.6 MWh capacity, ultra-high energy density (117 Wh/kg, 132 Wh/liter), industrial-standard interface, and integrated liquid cooling. Stackable up to 10 containers high, achieving 28.15 MWh per 20-foot footprint for flexible capacity scaling and shore-swap operations.
- Pisces Battery System LFP marine battery system with DNV type approval offering higher energy density, ideal for ferries, workboats, and tugs. Part of AYK's new type-approved product range launched in June 2025 with aluminum and high-energy/high-power configuration options.
- Pisces+ Battery System High-capacity DNV-type-approved LFP marine battery system delivering up to 16 MWh per installation (e.g., 131-tonne system for Polarstern 2). Enables peak shaving, load optimization, low-emission operations, and large-scale retrofits; the largest battery ever installed on an ice-class vessel.
- Orion Battery System LFP marine battery system used in short-sea hybrid Ro-Ro cargo vessels, providing approximately 40% CO2 reduction by supporting low-emission port operations and short-voyage energy demand.
- Orion+ Battery System Large-capacity LFP battery system delivering 12 MWh per vessel, designed for flagship hybrid Ro-Pax ferries with LNG dual-fuel propulsion. Deployed on Brittany Ferries' Saint-Malo and Guillaume de Normandie for the Portsmouth–Saint-Malo/Caen routes.
- OrionAN / OrionAN+ Battery System Advanced DNV-type-approved LFP marine battery modules offering a choice of higher energy density or higher power configurations for various vessel applications. Part of AYK's new product range launched in June 2025.
- Aries+ Battery System Advanced DNV-type-approved LFP marine battery system (4.2 MWh configuration) used for chemical tankers, campaign vessels, tugs, and bulk carriers in hybrid diesel-electric applications, delivering up to 50% GHG reduction and zero-emission port operations.
- AriesA Battery System ABS-certified LFP marine battery system designed for high-power applications such as escort tugs and battery-methanol hybrid tugs. 6 MWh capacity with approximately 10-year lifespan; powers the world's most powerful electric escort tug (Svitzer Balder) for 90%+ zero-emission operations in the Port of Gothenburg.
- Aries+S Battery System High-density LFP marine battery system optimized for hybrid cargo applications, balancing power and energy density. 6.7 MWh system supplied for MV Yampu, the world's first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier for limestone transport along the Australian coast, drawing 50% of its energy from battery and shore power.
- Lifecycle Services & Support Comprehensive suite of lifecycle services for marine battery systems, including system solution design, project management and delivery, system installation and integration, system testing and commissioning, remote monitoring and maintenance, and a global service and spare parts network across Europe, Americas, Asia, and Oceania.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 50% GHG reduction on hybrid chemical tankers
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use AYK Energy
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
AYK Energy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
AYK Energy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.
- WärtsiläcoreStrategic partnership for hybrid propulsion system integration. AYK supplies battery systems (Pisces+, Aries+S) while Wärtsilä integrates into vessel power systems. Projects include Polarstern 2 (16 MWh), MV Yampu bulk carrier (6.7 MWh), and Aurora Botnia ferry retrofit. Wärtsilä is world's largest marine electrical integrator for hybrid propulsion.
- Uzmar ShipyardcoreTurkish shipyard building world's first battery-methanol escort tug Svitzer Balder with 6 MWh AriesA battery. AYK's first contract with Uzmar. Tug operates in Port of Gothenburg with 90%+ zero-emission operations.
- Western Baltic Engineering (WBE)strategicPartnership to electrify European inland waterway transport. Companies collaborating on building first electric pusher vessel 'ELECTRIC EEL' for Lithuanian Inland Waterways Authority. AYK supplies Aries+ batteries; WBE handles vessel design. Targets EU inland waterways market.
- BMA TechnologycoreSystem integrator for Svitzer Balder battery-methanol escort tug. BMA Technology handles battery system integration with vessel propulsion.
- Vulkan EspañolacoreSpanish agent for AYK supporting Baleària fast ferry projects. Vulkan helped secure contract for world's first electric intercontinental fast ferries between Tarifa and Tangier (13.8 MWh each).
- Astilleros Armon GijóncoreSpanish shipyard building Baleària's twin electric fast ferries (España 2030 and Maroc 2030) with 13.8 MWh AYK battery systems each. Ferries operate Tarifa-Tangier intercontinental route.
- Astilleros de MuruetacoreSpanish shipyard building Mureloil chemical tankers Bahía Candela and Bahía Beatriz with 4.2 MWh Aries+ battery systems each for hybrid diesel-electric propulsion.
- Holland Shipyards Group (HSG)strategicDutch shipyard retrofitted FPS Waal inland container vessel with AYK Aries 88 batteries. Project demonstrates AYK's capability in hydrogen fuel cell hybrid systems with electric drive train.
- ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS)coreGerman shipbuilder for Polarstern 2 research vessel. AYK supplies 16 MWh Pisces+ battery - largest ever for ice-class vessel. Vessel designed for Arctic and Antarctic research operations.
- Freire ShipyardcoreSpanish shipyard building Greenpeace International's new 3 MWh Aries+ battery-powered flagship vessel with electric propulsion, sails, and solar panels. Delivery 2027.
- Chevron AustraliacoreOperator of Gorgon LNG terminal where Svitzer hybrid tugs operate. AYK completed battery renewal for four Svitzer tugs at Barrow Island (Svitzer Euro, Perentie, Boodie, Dugong) with over 5 MWh total capacity.
- DNVcoreClassification society providing type approval for AYK's complete product range (Pisces, Pisces+, OrionAN, OrionAN+). Also certified AYK's cyber security practices (Level 1 SP1, IACS UR E27). Critical for market access.
- Lloyd's Register (LR)coreClassification society for Polarstern 2 research vessel. AYK's 16 MWh Pisces+ battery system certified for ice-class (PC2) operations in Arctic and Antarctic.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
AYK Energy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Corvus Energy: Canadian marine battery manufacturer and historical market leader in maritime energy storage. Direct competitor to AYK with similar LFP-based products serving ferries, tugs, offshore, and cargo vessels. Multiple AYK executives (founder Chris Kruger, Global Product Manager Brian Grison) previously led product development at Corvus.
- Echandia: Swedish marine battery systems provider focused on LFP technology for ferries, workboats, and offshore vessels. Direct competitor to AYK with similar product positioning in the Nordic maritime electrification market, including retrofits and newbuilds.
- EST-Floattech: Dutch designer and manufacturer of marine battery systems. Direct competitor to AYK in the European inland and short-sea ferry market with LFP-based modular products and a comparable customer base of shipyards and operators in Benelux, Germany, and Scandinavia.
- Lehmann Marine: German supplier of marine battery systems and fuel cell solutions, headquartered in Bremen. Direct competitor to AYK serving inland waterway, short-sea, and offshore segments with comparable LFP-based modular products and similar type approval requirements.
Broad incumbents
- ABB Marine & Ports: Global leader in marine electrical systems, propulsion, and automation. Provides battery energy storage as part of a broader hybrid/electric propulsion portfolio rather than specializing in batteries alone. AYK's Global Head of Sales Edward Carney previously held leadership roles at ABB Marine & Ports.
- Kongsberg Maritime: Norwegian marine technology supplier offering hybrid propulsion, energy storage, and vessel automation. Competes with AYK in the broader maritime electrification ecosystem and provides integrated solutions to shipyards and ship owners globally.
- Rolls-Royce Power Systems (mtu): German marine propulsion and power systems provider (mtu brand) with hybrid and battery-electric product lines. Competes with AYK in the workboat, yacht, and naval segments as part of broader propulsion offerings rather than dedicated marine batteries.
- Wärtsilä: World's largest marine electrical integrator and hybrid propulsion supplier. Both a competitor (when supplying batteries as part of integrated propulsion packages) and a Core strategic partner to AYK, integrating AYK's battery systems into vessel power plants for projects including Polarstern 2 and MV Yampu.
Emerging players
- Spear Power Systems: US-based manufacturer of lithium-ion energy storage systems for marine, military, and industrial applications. Smaller competitor focused on defense and subsea segments but with overlapping LFP technology and similar type approval requirements to AYK.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance7 records
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AYK Energy leadership team
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Profiles7 records
AYK Energy funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about AYK Energy
What does AYK Energy do?
AYK Energy designs and manufactures LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) marine battery energy storage systems — including the Pisces, Orion, and Aries module families plus Onboard Integrated Battery Systems and swappable Marine Battery Containers — for shipowners, operators, shipyards, and system integrators building fully electric and hybrid vessels. The company sells project-specific battery systems ranging from 1.6 MWh to 16 MWh per installation and provides lifecycle services including project management, installation, commissioning, and remote monitoring.
Is AYK Energy a public or private company?
AYK Energy is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was AYK Energy founded?
AYK Energy was founded in 2018. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is AYK Energy based?
AYK Energy is headquartered in Andorra La Vella, Andorra, in the Europe region.
How does AYK Energy make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Marine Battery Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are installation and Integration Services and remote Monitoring and Support.
Who are AYK Energy's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Corvus Energy, Echandia, EST-Floattech and Lehmann Marine. Broad incumbents are ABB Marine & Ports, Kongsberg Maritime, Rolls-Royce Power Systems (mtu) and Wärtsilä. Spear Power Systems is listed as an emerging player.
Does AYK Energy have an API?
No public API is recorded for AYK Energy.
What industry is AYK Energy in?
AYK Energy's product category is Marine Battery Energy Storage Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAHAJ, Energy Storage Systems for Marine (Batteries, supercapacitors), with a secondary code of IMAGAHAB, Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly). Its NAICS code is 33591 and its SIC code is 3600.