Wartsila has successfully tested its wireless charging system on a hybrid powered coastal ferry, making the vessel the first commercial ferry in the world to be operating with high power wireless charging capabilities for its batteries. The 85m long vessel, MF Folgefonn, owned by major ferry operator Norled, tested out the wireless charging in Norwegian waters during August and September this year. The Wartsila system is able to maintain efficient power transfer at a distance of 50cm between two plates - one built into the side of the ship and one on the quay - making it the only system capable of transferring energy at this distance.
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