The shipping industry is moving towards lower-emission propulsion concepts, with hybrid systems playing an increasingly important role. Reintjes will present its TME Hybrid System at SMM 2026.
“Our plan was to create a compact hybrid unit. To achieve this, we’ve integrated the electric motor/generator onto the gearbox,” says Klaus Deleroi, Managing Director of Reintjes.
Integrating the electric motor onto the gearbox offers several advantages. Installation requires only a single unit, reducing the space required compared with freestanding installations. The electric motor feeds its power directly into the gearbox and operates in parallel with the diesel engine in PTI mode, helping to reduce emissions and noise levels. In PTO mode, it generates electrical power, while boosting provides additional propulsion power when required. The Hybrid System also includes a control panel with frequency converters and the electrical equipment required for operation.
Shipyards also benefit from the pre-assembled electric motor, available with outputs from 40 to 280 kW, which reduces installation effort. The TME Hybrid System is fully tested at REINTJES before delivery, helping to reduce commissioning time.
“Just how future-proof the system actually is is also underlined by the fact that we have already filed a patent application for it,” explains Alberto Amici, General Manager of Reintjes Hybrid Power (RHP). As part of the Reintjes Group, RHP is responsible for the exclusive distribution of the Hybrid System.
According to Reintjes, the TME Hybrid System is particularly suitable for ferries, yachts, supply and workboats, as well as naval and government vessels. In coastal areas and ports, it enables low-emission and low-noise operation.
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