NatPower Marine has signed an agreement to acquire Aqua superPower’s electric marine charging network to expand infrastructure for maritime electrification across global markets.
NatPower Marine has signed an agreement to acquire the Aqua superPower international charging network from ATV Power, a provider of marine electrification technologies and charging infrastructure.
Aqua superPower operates an international network of electric charging points for boats and yachts, with more than 80 ports and marinas across Europe and North America. The network covers locations including the French and Italian Rivieras, Venice, Trieste, Genoa, Lake Maggiore, Lake Geneva, Sweden, the Port of Barcelona, the UK South Coast, San Francisco Bay, Lake Tahoe, San Diego, and Lake Michigan.
The acquisition will integrate Aqua superPower’s charging network and operational capabilities into the NatPower Marine platform. The company said the integration will support the expansion of maritime electrification infrastructure beyond recreational boating to include larger commercial ports and maritime hubs.
“This transaction marks a decisive step forward for us: we are no longer just developing infrastructure, but building a platform capable of operating on an international scale,” said Fabrizio Zago, CEO of NatPower. “The addition of Aqua superPower to our ecosystem provides us with an immediate operational presence in key markets and strengthens our ability to deliver projects effectively and at scale on a global level.”
Stewart Wilkinson, CEO of ATV Power, added: “Joining NatPower Marine enables us to scale our platform faster and extend our reach, building on the network we have already developed.”
The companies said that the integration aims to address challenges associated with scaling maritime electrification, including coordination between energy supply, grid access, permitting, financing and operations.
The combined platform will bring together Aqua superPower’s existing charging infrastructure network, project pipeline across ports and marinas, access to capital and development capabilities, and a coordinated execution model.
The agreement was formally presented during the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC), an international event focused on sustainable marine technologies and energy solutions.
During the event, NatPower Marine participated in a discussion on sustainable energy solutions for the maritime sector. A live hydrogen refuelling demonstration was also conducted as part of the event, highlighting the role of multiple energy technologies in future maritime infrastructure.
Aqua superPower is supporting the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge for the fourth consecutive year with its floating E-Dock, which provides DC and AC charging for electric boats. The Yacht Club de Monaco was the first location worldwide to install an Aqua fast charger in 2019, supporting the adoption of electric marine technology.
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