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.
Announced during the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, which is dedicated to sustainable marine technologies and energy solutions, and took place in Port Hercules on 8-11 July, the acquisition will integrate Aqua superPower’s expertise and operational capability into the NatPower Marine platform to expand the electrification model beyond recreational boating to include large commercial ports and maritime hubs.
The new platform is also designed to “fragmentation and enable coordinated deployment across multiple markets”, according to a press release published by NatPower Marine on 10 July. It will combine an existing network of operational charging infrastructure, a structured pipeline of projects across ports and marinas, access to capital and development capabilities, and a coordinated execution model, the press release added.
“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.”
Aqua superPower currently has the largest international network of electric charging points for boats and yachts in Europe, comprising more than 80 ports and marinas across Europe and North America, including the French and Italian Rivieras, Venice, Trieste, Genoa, Lake Maggiore, Lake Geneva, Sweden, the Port of Barcelona, the UK, San Francisco Bay, Lake Tahoe, San Diego and Lake Michigan.
