I drove a rare solar-electric yacht to test clean-sea propulsion, here
The electric propulsion is powered by a 48 volt system, meaning it's safe to touch without electrical shock (an ideal situation for maritime fun). Each electric motor on the yacht is powered by ...
How I converted my 8m catamaran to run off solar power alone
The expansive deck of an 8m Catalac catamaran proves to be a huge asset for Simon Milward's solar electric propulsion project. I've always been environmentally conscious and with an increasing concern about climate change, converting my new-to-me sailboat to fully electric propulsion was an idea that just wouldn't leave my mind.
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Noiseless and self-sustaining cruising powered by the sun. A revolution to oceanic travel with zero emission. Latest updates and events from the world of Silent. Creators of the world's first series produced, solar-powered electric yachts. Our founders began to research alternative energy sources to power yachts during the mid 1990s.
This $500,000 electric yacht can cross oceans on just battery and solar
Singapore-based Azura Marine unveiled a new $500,000 electric yacht that they claim can complete "non-stop ocean voyages powered only by sunlight.". The electrification of transport is slowly ...
ALVA Yachts goes long with a 90-foot solar electric superyacht
In the past three years alone, ALVA Yachts has introduced a 50-foot cruiser, two electric sailboats in lengths of 72- and 82-feet, plus 60- and 90-foot all-electric yachts, including the OCEAN ECO ...
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OUR STORY. Bringing over 15 years of extensive expertise in electrifying solar electric yachts since 2007, we have been pioneers in the solar yachts industry. Our integral solar electric systems in-house have impressively powered more than 27 circumnavigations of the Earth across the world's oceans, offering unmatched real-world testing and ...
Everything you need to know about yacht solar power
Everything you need to know about yacht solar power. Marine solar panels are becoming more efficient and eco-friendly. Dennis O'Neill reports on the latest design advances. Keeping your batteries topped up without having to run the engine is a continuous challenge for cruising sailors, especially those who are highly conscious of their carbon ...
Technical Advisors for Powerboat to Solar Electric Hybrid Conversions
The Leading Solar Electric Hybrid Yacht Conversion Technical Advisors. Need some technical advisory on converting your powerboat into a solar electric yacht? Schedule a Consultation. Watch the presentation on solar conversions ...
The Promises and Pitfalls of an All-Electric Yacht
Imported into the US market by Green Marine, the Swedish-built Arcona 435Z is a rarity: an all-electric cruising sailboat. Jon Whittle. This past October, I saw one of the most interesting exhibits in more than 500 new cruising sailboats I've reviewed over two decades. It was the Arcona 435Z, built in Sweden and introduced by Graham Balch of Green Yachts in San Francisco.
This $500,000 Electric Yacht Can Cross Oceans on Solar Power Alone
This applies to yachts that the rich lounge on. That's exactly why there's a $500,000 solar-powered yacht. People are switching from gas-powered cars to EV s to fight climate change, but cars are just one source of emissions. All types of vehicles, including planes, trains, and boats, emit emissions. This applies to yachts that the rich lounge on.
Convert your Vessel to Hybrid or All-Electric
Option 2 - Convert to Electric with an all-electric and solar solution, which means no more exhaust fumes aboard sailboat ever again. Beginning with system design, we can offer solutions to your needs. We can remove your old engine and begin afresh. Or we have the ability to insert hybrid generation and hybrid drive to your existing drivetrain.
Solar electric catamaran
The SoelCat 12 is an energy autonomous solar electric boat, designed from the ground up as a fully sustainable excursion vessel to enjoy the sea. The solar catamaran brings true eco-tourism to water-bound operators, communities, resorts, lagoons and nature reserves. With no CO2 or noise emissions involved, we can save the ocean and offer a ...
ALVA Yachts introduces new 78-foot solar electric catamaran
The past three years, ALVA Yachts has introduced a 50-foot cruiser, two electric sailboats in lengths of 72- and 82-feet, plus 60- and 90-foot all-electric yachts, including the OCEAN ECO 60 ...
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In my research phase on how to convert a old powerboat into a solar electric hybrid yacht - I looked for a consultant on the subject to help me quickly get together parts lists, install guides, prices, etc - but to no avail as no one was offering the service online anywhere.
Solar-Powered Yachts with a Virtually Unlimited Range
The solar-powered Silent 64 is the first model to be built by Silent Yachts. The traveler, he noted, is at the mercy of the vessel's fuel -capacity. While the powerplant or generator is running, the fumes, constant noise and vibration can wear you down as much as sporty conditions and merciless sun. (And the need for maintenance increases.)
Solar electric propulsion for solar electric boats
Our electric propulsion systems excel in terms of power density and system weight. With an average of just 1 kg per kilowatt (1 kg/kW), our PMS electric drive train stands as the lightest and most powerful system in its class. This achievement is built on our extensive experience in ocean-going solar electric naval architecture and photovoltaic ...
Renewable Energy on Eco Yachts
Solar catamarans harvest power from the renewable elements for a more eco-conscious and efficient cruising experience. In-house designed and manufactured by the shipyard, Sunreef Yachts' solar panels are state-of-the-art. They can be easily mounted anywhere on the sustainable yacht's surfaces, including the hulls and masts, maximizing solar power.
A New Era of 100% Sustainable, Solar Powered Yachts
Sunreef Yachts produces solar panels in-house and uses a new (patent-pending) technology to integrate them within structural components. The panels are made of the industry's most efficient cells with a peak performance of 24%. Thanks to the solar cells' outstanding flexibility, Sunreef Yachts' solar panels can be mounted on any surface ...
Volkswagen Unveils 50-Foot Solar-Powered Catamaran In ...
The brainchild of Volkswagen, Silent-Yachts and Cupra, Silent 50 is a solar-electric catamaran that the intrepid trio hopes will revolutionise yachting by creating a more environmentally-friendly ...
Soel Yachts unveils 62 ft solar electric catamaran with 564 kWh battery
In addition to the Power system, Soel allows customers to add additional battery capacity up to 564 kWh. According to Soel Yachts, the electric propulsion systems above combined with the solar ...
Ocean Eco 60
The perfect mid sized electric solar catamaran. The OCEAN ECO 60 is an innovation packed solar assisted electric long-range cruiser that will perfectly suit customers who like to cruise and explore while yachting.Designed with luxury, safety and cruising comfort in mind, it is an example of the latest technological developments in the field of self-sufficient yachts surpassing its competition ...
How Is Solar Energy Solving A Hospital Energy Crisis In Myanmar?
Lin Thu Hein, co-founder and executive director of a non-profit called Atutu, says the team is working to bring solar energy access to rural healthcare facilities in northern Myanmar, having ...
Sunreef shows off 80-foot solar electric yacht ahead of US debut
Eco-responsible shipbuilder Sunreef Yachts had given the public its first glimpse of its new 80-foot solar electric yacht before it makes it US debut in Fort Lauderdale, Florida later this month ...
A Guide on Different Sized Solar Battery Chargers for Boats
For luxury yachts, houseboats, or frequently used boats with high power demands, heavy power-use solar charging systems are the way to go. These robust setups incorporate high-capacity solar panels and large power stations or solar generators to provide ample electricity for running appliances, entertainment systems, and other energy-intensive ...
Celebrating Ten Years of Covalent Organic Frameworks for Solar Energy
Celebrating Ten Years of Covalent Organic Frameworks for Solar Energy Conversion: Past, Present and Future. Andrés Rodríguez-Camargo, Andrés Rodríguez-Camargo ... We review milestones in the development of COFs for solar fuel production and related photocatalytic transformations, including hydrogen evolution, oxygen evolution, overall water ...
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The electric propulsion is powered by a 48 volt system, meaning it's safe to touch without electrical shock (an ideal situation for maritime fun). Each electric motor on the yacht is powered by ...
The expansive deck of an 8m Catalac catamaran proves to be a huge asset for Simon Milward's solar electric propulsion project. I've always been environmentally conscious and with an increasing concern about climate change, converting my new-to-me sailboat to fully electric propulsion was an idea that just wouldn't leave my mind.
Noiseless and self-sustaining cruising powered by the sun. A revolution to oceanic travel with zero emission. Latest updates and events from the world of Silent. Creators of the world's first series produced, solar-powered electric yachts. Our founders began to research alternative energy sources to power yachts during the mid 1990s.
Singapore-based Azura Marine unveiled a new $500,000 electric yacht that they claim can complete "non-stop ocean voyages powered only by sunlight.". The electrification of transport is slowly ...
In the past three years alone, ALVA Yachts has introduced a 50-foot cruiser, two electric sailboats in lengths of 72- and 82-feet, plus 60- and 90-foot all-electric yachts, including the OCEAN ECO ...
OUR STORY. Bringing over 15 years of extensive expertise in electrifying solar electric yachts since 2007, we have been pioneers in the solar yachts industry. Our integral solar electric systems in-house have impressively powered more than 27 circumnavigations of the Earth across the world's oceans, offering unmatched real-world testing and ...
The blue water capable ZEN50 lightweight racing carbon hulls are combined with a huge solar roof for an unrivaled solar power vs. displacement ratio above 1:1 (18 kW / 17 tonnes), making this yacht completely energy self-sufficient. A revolutionary, fully automated, wingsail - by Ayro© - can be added as a range and speed extender.
Everything you need to know about yacht solar power. Marine solar panels are becoming more efficient and eco-friendly. Dennis O'Neill reports on the latest design advances. Keeping your batteries topped up without having to run the engine is a continuous challenge for cruising sailors, especially those who are highly conscious of their carbon ...
The Leading Solar Electric Hybrid Yacht Conversion Technical Advisors. Need some technical advisory on converting your powerboat into a solar electric yacht? Schedule a Consultation. Watch the presentation on solar conversions ...
Imported into the US market by Green Marine, the Swedish-built Arcona 435Z is a rarity: an all-electric cruising sailboat. Jon Whittle. This past October, I saw one of the most interesting exhibits in more than 500 new cruising sailboats I've reviewed over two decades. It was the Arcona 435Z, built in Sweden and introduced by Graham Balch of Green Yachts in San Francisco.
This applies to yachts that the rich lounge on. That's exactly why there's a $500,000 solar-powered yacht. People are switching from gas-powered cars to EV s to fight climate change, but cars are just one source of emissions. All types of vehicles, including planes, trains, and boats, emit emissions. This applies to yachts that the rich lounge on.
Option 2 - Convert to Electric with an all-electric and solar solution, which means no more exhaust fumes aboard sailboat ever again. Beginning with system design, we can offer solutions to your needs. We can remove your old engine and begin afresh. Or we have the ability to insert hybrid generation and hybrid drive to your existing drivetrain.
The SoelCat 12 is an energy autonomous solar electric boat, designed from the ground up as a fully sustainable excursion vessel to enjoy the sea. The solar catamaran brings true eco-tourism to water-bound operators, communities, resorts, lagoons and nature reserves. With no CO2 or noise emissions involved, we can save the ocean and offer a ...
The past three years, ALVA Yachts has introduced a 50-foot cruiser, two electric sailboats in lengths of 72- and 82-feet, plus 60- and 90-foot all-electric yachts, including the OCEAN ECO 60 ...
In my research phase on how to convert a old powerboat into a solar electric hybrid yacht - I looked for a consultant on the subject to help me quickly get together parts lists, install guides, prices, etc - but to no avail as no one was offering the service online anywhere.
The solar-powered Silent 64 is the first model to be built by Silent Yachts. The traveler, he noted, is at the mercy of the vessel's fuel -capacity. While the powerplant or generator is running, the fumes, constant noise and vibration can wear you down as much as sporty conditions and merciless sun. (And the need for maintenance increases.)
Our electric propulsion systems excel in terms of power density and system weight. With an average of just 1 kg per kilowatt (1 kg/kW), our PMS electric drive train stands as the lightest and most powerful system in its class. This achievement is built on our extensive experience in ocean-going solar electric naval architecture and photovoltaic ...
Solar catamarans harvest power from the renewable elements for a more eco-conscious and efficient cruising experience. In-house designed and manufactured by the shipyard, Sunreef Yachts' solar panels are state-of-the-art. They can be easily mounted anywhere on the sustainable yacht's surfaces, including the hulls and masts, maximizing solar power.
Sunreef Yachts produces solar panels in-house and uses a new (patent-pending) technology to integrate them within structural components. The panels are made of the industry's most efficient cells with a peak performance of 24%. Thanks to the solar cells' outstanding flexibility, Sunreef Yachts' solar panels can be mounted on any surface ...
The brainchild of Volkswagen, Silent-Yachts and Cupra, Silent 50 is a solar-electric catamaran that the intrepid trio hopes will revolutionise yachting by creating a more environmentally-friendly ...
In addition to the Power system, Soel allows customers to add additional battery capacity up to 564 kWh. According to Soel Yachts, the electric propulsion systems above combined with the solar ...
The perfect mid sized electric solar catamaran. The OCEAN ECO 60 is an innovation packed solar assisted electric long-range cruiser that will perfectly suit customers who like to cruise and explore while yachting.Designed with luxury, safety and cruising comfort in mind, it is an example of the latest technological developments in the field of self-sufficient yachts surpassing its competition ...
Lin Thu Hein, co-founder and executive director of a non-profit called Atutu, says the team is working to bring solar energy access to rural healthcare facilities in northern Myanmar, having ...
Eco-responsible shipbuilder Sunreef Yachts had given the public its first glimpse of its new 80-foot solar electric yacht before it makes it US debut in Fort Lauderdale, Florida later this month ...
For luxury yachts, houseboats, or frequently used boats with high power demands, heavy power-use solar charging systems are the way to go. These robust setups incorporate high-capacity solar panels and large power stations or solar generators to provide ample electricity for running appliances, entertainment systems, and other energy-intensive ...
Celebrating Ten Years of Covalent Organic Frameworks for Solar Energy Conversion: Past, Present and Future. Andrés Rodríguez-Camargo, Andrés Rodríguez-Camargo ... We review milestones in the development of COFs for solar fuel production and related photocatalytic transformations, including hydrogen evolution, oxygen evolution, overall water ...