The largest solar boat in the world has set sail from Monaco at the start of a world tour aimed at promoting the use of sustainable energy. The 'Tûranor', a Swiss creation, is set to become the first ever boat to circumnavigate the world using solar power alone. (SF/swissinfo.ch)
they should take a path that is not so depenant on sun to really prove it's value.
circusboy90210 3 days ago
next time use flexible solar, like uni-solar panels, those moncrystilline can break very easily, you can at least walk on the uni-solar panels and they work good on overcast days too!
pro311031 3 weeks ago
why dont they use this on tankers ?
TaviYamato 4 weeks ago
Solar powered super tankers hauling oil could reduce shipping costs, and lower the price of gas!!
jdeck3973 2 months ago
solar is definatley the future, at least for marine travel, i mean there is an unlimited suply of energy just raining down on us all the time
fairyheli2 2 months ago
yes, this is the future
ShadeCanopy 2 months ago
isn`t it a german boat?!?!
hrrme 3 months ago
There are now smaller solar powered ships for sale.
Cuba is building a Solar & sail powered ship.
Youtube: paul8kangas
paul8kangas 4 months ago
how fast can it go on solar power alone?
BarbikaPahor 5 months ago
Why are the props out of the water ?
davetileguy 6 months ago