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Corvus Energy commissions 41 MWh battery system on the China Zorrilla electric ferry
Corvus Energy has commissioned the energy storage system for the China Zorrilla, a battery-electric ferry built by Incat Tasmania for Buquebus, which has entered commercial service between Argentina and Uruguay. The vessel carries more than 41 MWh of Corvus batteries, made up of 5,016 Dolphin Energy NxtGen modules in four battery rooms, and can sail for 1.5 hours on batteries alone. Corvus says it is the largest battery installation ever deployed on a ship, about four times larger than any previous battery system in commercial maritime service, as reported by Charged EVs.
Why it matters
A 41 MWh vessel signals that port and shore charging for large, high-speed ferries is moving from concept to commercial reality, with grid connection and power demand at terminals becoming a live procurement issue. CPOs and infrastructure suppliers eyeing marine electrification should note that the load profile is far beyond road vehicle charging.