For the first time, a complete Lithium-Ion battery system designed and manufactured entirely in Italy was powered up and tested. The system includes six battery modules and an energy management conversion device. Tests simulated real operating conditions, confirming the system’s functionality during charging and discharging phases while monitoring critical parameters such as voltage, current, and temperature.
The success of these tests highlights the collaboration between OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation), NAVARM (Naval Armaments Directorate), and Fincantieri, along with leading industrial partners like POWER4FUTURE and FIB S.p.A., a subsidiary of the SERI Industrial Group. This partnership is a cornerstone of the Italian Navy’s submarine modernisation programme, which also features a state-of-the-art laboratory at the POWER4FUTURE plant for training technical personnel and crews.
“This milestone demonstrates our capability to deliver cutting-edge solutions for underwater operations while adhering to the highest standards of safety and reliability in Europe,” Fincantieri stated. The Lithium-Ion battery system meets stringent requirements set by OCCAR and the Navy, ensuring enhanced performance and operational safety.
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