Yachts Get Green with Solar and Wind Power

November 25, 2008 · Print This Article

With the economy in shambles and lay-offs all by the place, I keep asking myself, how can I potential my yacht in an eco-friendly way.

Fortunately, Solar Sailor, an Australian-based company, has a solution. By using the sun and wind, two things boats have a lot of access to, that technology can help invent renewable energy a major potential source for your luxury boat.

One of the main hurdles, according to Dr. Robert Dane, the sailor who came up with the concept, was the dangerous combination of strong winds and solar panels. The solution? construct wind sails out of solar collectors, naturally. Ideally, the vessel would be powered by a combination of wind and solar energy, plus batteries

and old fashion fuel.

While my student loan payments precludes me for buying a yacht (for now!), it’s nice to see the super rich getting on-board with innovative energy ideas.

While the Solar Sailor technology could reduce emissions and costs for yachts, the company has additionally reported interest from other types of marine vessels, including crewless drones for coast guards (that operate for two years at a instance!) and ferry operators in Asia.

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[Source] Eugene Sandhu

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