Solar powered boat now a concept and commercial reality

Posted on 28 Sep 2016 by Aiden Burgess, Tim Brown

A boat powered solely by renewable energies and hydrogen is preparing for its maiden journey in February when it will set off for its historic trip around the world.

The solar powered boat, named the Energy Observer, aims to circumnavigate the globe using only clean power; powered by the sun and a mix of renewable energy, wind, solar and water. Dubbed ‘The Solar Impulse Of The Seas’, the Energy Observer will look to emulate the feats of the Solar Impulse, which became the first…

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