Aqua superPower sets sights on San Francisco Bay charging corridor
Aqua superPower has installed the first marine fast-charging station in the San Francisco Bay Area at Westpoint Harbor in Redwood City.
Westpoint Harbor is the first Aqua superPower network host as part of the charging corridor the company is developing around the San Francisco Bay Area. Multiple marinas are already in contract negotiations to join Aqua’s electric boat charging network in San Francisco, the company says, with a further charger in process at Sausalito’s Clipper Yacht Harbor.
“As a Gold Anchor marina, Westpoint Harbor is committed to clean marine practices,” says Mark Sanders, president of Westpoint Harbor LLC. “Having the opportunity to install Aqua’s marine supercharger was exciting. Sustainability and protecting the environment are extremely important to us, and we are not short on early technology adopters around here. Redwood City is in the heart of Silicon Valley, and electric boating is the next logical step in maritime e-mobility.”
The decision to become the first Aqua superPower network host in the Bay Area underpins Westpoint Harbor’s clean Marine award, by supporting the growing number of boat users who want to switch to clean electric boating.
It is hoped that clean electric boating will appeal to San Francisco Bay’s tech-savvy and environmentally conscious demographic. Electric boats are becoming increasingly popular due to their environmental benefits and cost efficiency.
Scott Canning, VP US business development of Aqua superPower, says: “Electric marine mobility works best when boat users can take advantage of conveniently located charging stations throughout their local area. These e-boat corridors are central to our vision, and we are delighted to work with Westpoint Harbor on developing this critical infrastructure as the first Aqua superPower charging hub in San Francisco Bay.”
Aqua superPower has been at the forefront of supporting marinas, commercial operators, boatbuilders, and boat owners in bringing electric power to the water since 2021. Aqua’s team has long-standing and successful experience in deploying electric vehicle charge point networks and is now transferring this knowledge to the marine sector.
Leading electric boat makers are already operating in the Bay Area, with Candela, Navier, and Vita Yachts all catering to the growing demand for electric boats in the region. Aqua superPower’s chargers are brand agnostic and will charge all-electric boat brands as they bring new recreational and commercial boats to market. Aqua says it works closely with boat brands (OEMs) and powertrain manufacturers to ensure they are delivering a no-apologies cleaner alternative to liquid carbon fuels. These collaborations will standardise certain technology protocols, ensuring the user has a hassle-free experience, gets a fast charge, and protects their batteries.
