Solar boat

MobiCat

The MobiCat, the world's largest solar boat, was also part of the conventional transport options offered by CIM.02 Biel-Bienne. The MobiCat awaited interested visitors in the immediate vicinity of the Arteplage Biel-Bienne and only 600 metres from the railway station. Reservations for groups were possible. The MobiCat was developed by BKW FMB Energie AG and financed by Mobiliar Insurance and other sponsors.

Model     Solar boat
Given name     MobiCat
Length 33.00 m
Beam 11.83 m
Dead weight 115 t
Number of passengers    150
of which interior     72
of which outside     78
Operating speed     6.5 knots
Maximum speed     9 knots
Solar cell area 180.00 m2
Engine power 2x 81 kW
Operator Bielersee Schifffahrts Gesellschaft AG, Biel-Bienne


Photos: © Philipp Zanatta