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NatPower Marine has agreed to acquire the Aqua superPower international charging network from ATV Power, adding more than 80 port and marina locations across Europe and North America to its maritime energy infrastructure platform.
The transaction, announced on July 10 during the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, gives NatPower Marine an immediate operational presence in several established electric boating markets. It also supports the company’s plan to extend charging infrastructure beyond recreational vessels into commercial ports and larger maritime hubs.
Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Aqua superPower operates what the companies describe as Europe’s largest international marine charging network. Its locations include ports and marinas along the French and Italian Rivieras, as well as Venice, Trieste, Genoa, Lake Maggiore, Lake Geneva, Sweden and Barcelona.
The network also covers the south coast of the United Kingdom and several North American locations, including San Francisco Bay, Lake Tahoe, San Diego and Lake Michigan.
Acquisition adds operating network
The agreement brings together Aqua superPower’s connected charging assets and NatPower Marine’s energy infrastructure development capabilities.
The combined operation will include existing charging points, a pipeline of planned port and marina projects, access to project financing, engineering resources and operational management.
NatPower Marine said the acquisition would help it move from developing individual infrastructure projects towards operating an international platform.
“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, chief executive 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.”
Aqua superPower’s infrastructure includes direct current and alternating current charging systems for electric boats and yachts. The company also provides network management and charging services for participating ports and marinas.
Port electrification faces execution barriers
The acquisition comes as ports and marina operators assess how to provide reliable energy infrastructure for electric and alternative fuel vessels.
The technology required to charge electric vessels is available, but installing it across multiple locations involves more than placing charging equipment on a quay.
Grid capacity, energy supply, permits, financing, engineering and daily operations must all be coordinated. When those elements are handled separately, projects can remain small or take longer to complete.
It is a familiar infrastructure problem. A charger can be installed quickly, but it has limited value without sufficient electricity supply, grid connections and systems capable of managing demand.
NatPower Marine said the integrated platform is intended to manage those elements through a coordinated model that can be repeated across different ports and countries.
The company plans to use Aqua superPower’s existing operational network as a base for expansion into additional markets. This could include larger port facilities where vessels, terminal equipment and support craft require access to shore based electricity and charging infrastructure.
Aqua superPower targets faster expansion
ATV Power chief executive Stewart Wilkinson said the transaction would allow Aqua superPower to accelerate the development of its charging network.
“Joining NatPower Marine enables us to scale our platform faster and extend our reach, building on the network we have already developed,” Wilkinson said.
The acquisition also gives NatPower Marine access to operating experience in locations where electric vessels are already in use.
Aqua superPower installed its first fast charger at the Yacht Club de Monaco in 2019. The site was the company’s first operational location and remains part of its international network.
The company has supported the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge for four consecutive years. At the 2026 event, its floating E Dock supplied both direct current and alternating current charging for participating electric boats.
Monaco event showcases wider energy strategy
The agreement was formally presented during the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, an annual event focused on alternative propulsion, sustainable marine technology and energy systems.
NatPower Marine also took part in a discussion covering sustainable energy solutions for maritime operations.
A live hydrogen refuelling demonstration was held during the event, reflecting NatPower’s broader approach of combining different energy technologies within a common infrastructure model.
The company’s marine business forms part of NatPower Group’s wider strategy to develop integrated energy systems across different sectors and regions.
NatPower Marine said it intends to continue adding infrastructure, technology and operational capabilities to its platform as demand for electric vessels and lower emission port services increases.
