No other hull shape provides the stability and surface area that a catamaran offers. The surface area doesn’t only add to the liveaboard comfort. It also allows for more solar panels, especially on +70ft cats. With the launch of their 92ft model, at the start of 2024, WiderCat joins brands like Sunreef, Silent Yachts, Soel and Alva by offering a combination of Hybrid Technology and Solar Energy.
Wider claims: “The integration of Wider’s advanced serial hybrid propulsion system sets the WiderCat 92 apart also in terms of performance achievements. With twin electric motors delivering 500kW each to the thrusters and two 349kW variable speed generators for electrical energy production, the catamaran exemplifies nautical advanced engineering. The heart of this prowess lies in the number 30 LiFePO4 (Lithium-Iron Phosphate) batteries, meticulously managed by a state-of-the-art Battery Management System.”
Generators operate at minimum power consumption, allowing cruising in ZEM (Zero Emission Mode) with a 27-nautical-mile range at 6 knots in complete silence or a 14-hour autonomy on battery power at anchor.
Additionally, 150 m2 of solar panels ensure energy self-sufficiency at anchor, with any excess energy stored in the batteries for nighttime use.
The Wider serial hybrid propulsion system minimizes engine strain, extending maintenance intervals compared to traditional yachts, as well as reducing fuel consumption, noise and vibrations emitted.
