Case study – Pershing 70

Over ten years’ service, OlifeEnergy will save you approximately 37,700 euros. It will also deliver a the superior level of sailing comfort without compromise.

 LeadLithium
Description The energy supply is only for a limited period and only for basic electric appliances such as toilets, refrigerators, etc. Energy supply is possible for 8–10 hours for all appliances in the AC/DC electric grid, including air conditioning. It is not necessary to run the diesel generator during the night.
Usable energy 3 kWh 28 kWh
Weight 196 kg x 2 + 48 kg starting battery.
Total 440 Kg
136 kg x 2 + 24 kg starting battery.
Total 296 Kg
Lifespan 1-2 years 10 years
Purchase cost EUR 9,000 EUR 50,000
Annual maintenance cost of diesel generator * EUR 3,000 EUR 1,000
Annual fuel consumption of diesel generator in ** EUR 4,800 EUR 1,600
Total cost over 10 years EUR 119,000 EUR 81,300

* Assuming 1,000 hours’ running time per year.
** Average consumption 4l/hour. Average fuel cost 1.6 EUR /l. Calculated for 1,000 hours of diesel generator running time per year.