When Brittany Ferries Saint-Malo joins the fleet in less than three years, she will be the world’s largest hybrid ship. Her batteries will have a capacity of 11.5 MWh, which is roughly double that used for hybrid propulsion in marine vessels

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She will integrate multiple systems to allow real-time energy optimization while sailing to increase efficiency even further. According to engine and battery supplier Wärtsilä, improved energy efficiency, hybrid power, and shore-side plug-in have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 15% when compared to diesel propulsion.

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