Balearia has already launched its first electric boat

Although the naval sector is much more reluctant to enter into electric mobility, progress is also being made in this area. Moving a large tonnage ship with electric motors requires a lot of energy and this technology is still in the development phase. But that does not mean that there will not be progress in this method of transport.

Balearia has just launch the Cap de Bavaria electric ferry, the first of its kind. This ferry It is powered by the electrical energy stored in its latest generation lithium batteries., although only during the times of approaching the port, mooring and staying there.

Although this may not seem too spectacular, the truth is that Ferries need to keep their engines running at all times to have electricity. So during these times, fuel consumption and the emission of polluting gases will be avoided.

On-board batteries allow for the ship can have power on board even when the engines are stoppedThe battery life will allow electricity to be provided for 12 hours in port.

In addition, it will allow Approach and docking maneuvers in electric mode, which also influences the reduction of polluting emissions.

Other features of Cap de Bavaria

This hybrid ferry will carry out the Ibiza-Formentera route and is prepared for the transport of goods between both islands. The crossing will last one hour, as the boat can sail at a speed of up to 14 knots.

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The Bavarian Cap It has a length of 82 meters and a width of 15,5 meters.Its warehouse has a capacity of 240 linear meters, equivalent to up to 14 large trucks. It is designed to be able to carry out loading and unloading maneuvers with ease, which also helps reduce energy consumption.

In addition, it has a pre-installation for run on green hydrogenThis will allow it to have a 200 kW cell, which will provide 24 hours of electrical autonomy and represents 30% of the energy that the ship needs for its operation.