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john sefton
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Planet Solar

Post by john sefton » Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:09 pm

PlanetSolar is a catamaran that runs solely on energy found in light. The additional removable parts allow it to expose a total of 537 m2 of photovoltaic surface (solar panels) to the sun. This impressive data make it the biggest solar run ship in the world.
The designer of PlanetSolar, Craig Loomes from New Zealand, has already imagined numerous inovative ships around the world.
Several months of research enabled him to finish the ideal dimensions and design of this double hull vessel with respect to the chosen journey. Engineers had to not only optimise the energy collection and stocking but also the aerodynamics, the ship’s propulsion and the choice of materials.
The incredibly light carbon structure of this futuristic vessel with electric motorisation is very durable. The 537 m2 of photovoltaic panel power 6 blocks of lithium-ion batteries, a technology that offers maximal power and energy density, thus enabling a navigation time that is unmatched to date! Indeed, each new sunrise provides the catamaran with the light needed to continue its journey ...
Named Turanor PlanetSolar, which means power of the sun in J.R.R Tolkien mythology, this clean and quiet vessel was launched in March 2010 in Kiel, Germany, in the shipyards of Knierim Yachtbau after 14 months of construction.

Length 31m Width 15m. L with flaps 35m Width with flaps 23m. Height 6.10m. Draft 1.55m Weight 95t Surface area of solar modules 537 m2 Installed PV power 93.5 kW(127.0 HP) Average engine consumption 20 kW (26.8 HP)
It will carry 40 people.
Thanks to Jean-Louis Araignon for web site details.
http://www.planetsolar.org/the-boat
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Re: Planet Solar

Post by aukepalmhof » Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:21 pm

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