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” We are producing , among other things , hybrid solutions for powering maritime vessels . Of course , batteries also have their uses in land-based power stations ,” Mr . Kytölä mentions .
The largest batteries can have the storage capacity of 500 MWh . In the case of battery business , Wärtsilä is particularly active in the United States .
” However , we will test our new maritime batteries at the new STH hub in Vaasa . What ’ s more , the Wasaline ferry ’ Aurora Botnia ’ operating between Vaasa and Umeå – one of the world ’ s most energy efficient and environmentally sustainable passenger ferries – is being utilised as a floating testbed for Wärtsilä ’ s future innovations , in cooperation with the shipowners . The ship is equipped with Wärtsilä ’ s most technologically advanced solutions and services ,” assures Kytölä .
” With the aid of new intelligent control and navigation systems , it will be possible to select shipping routes more accurately to take weather conditions into account , so that the ship may save fuel and sailing time . At the same time , environmental emissions at sea can be minimised .”
Innovation and the development of service solutions will be an important part
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