Researchers develop wireless charging for electric ships

An electric service boat being charged. PIC COURTESY/VARD

Researchers have developed an inductive (magnetic) charging system designed to power electric vessels directly at sea.

Initially aimed at Service Operation Vessels for wind farms and Platform Supply Vessels for the oil industry, researchers envision this technology eventually forming a charging infrastructure along the entire Norwegian coast.

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