Energy harvesting superyacht

Alastair Callender, of Callender Designs, has developed a radical 58m, rigid-wing superyacht concept called 'Soliloquy', which will be powered from wind, solar and Hybrid Marine Power (HMP) technology from Solar Sailor Holdings Ltd. With eco-friendly materials and construction techniques this superyacht is set to become one of the most 'green' of luxury yachts. The yacht will comply with, and aims to excel in various industry requirements, including the new Green Star + certification from RINA in Italy.

 

The overhead beam, sweeping forward to the bow has been specifically designed to house three unique automated and pivotally mounted, rigid-wing solarsails which erect like penknife blades. The patented technology and automation of Solar Sailor Holdings Ltd's solarsail pivot is currently used on a series of ferries, and it accurately feathers the wings independently at all points of sail to the wind and/or sun at a moment's notice. Callender's optimised, highly-efficient design will enhance the yacht's propulsion.

 

 

When asked about the project's holistic design approach, Callender mentioned: "In this ever-increasing environmentally conscious time, I wanted to focus my attention on looking at possible solutions to some of the current problems associated with the superyacht industry. Eco-luxury should no longer be viewed as an oxymoron. 'Soliloquy - the Super-Green Superyacht' is a true metaphor to show that this ideal is viable. Every opportunity to be environmentally responsible has been ensured. Soliloquy brings all the luxury one would expect of a superyacht, without the noise, vibration, fuel costs and vast pollution levels of a motor yacht, nor the crew manning levels needed of a cloth-sailed rig."

 

The hull's highly efficient length-to-beam ratio has enabled a relatively low power requirement to reach competitive cruising speeds under sail and/or electric motor. The superstructure's use has been enhanced by its efficient photovoltaic surfacing: - once all the adaptable blinds have evolved out of the overhead beam, it will total over 600 square metres of solar collection area. Using a Hybrid Marine Power (HMP) system, all renewable solar energy will be stored in the yacht's batteries, which in turn can quietly power the onboard electrics, without the need or noise of a generator. During a period of 12 hours in the sunshine, Soliloquy can run to nearly 8 knots on solar energy alone.

 

 

The generous interior has a carefully selected number of renewable materials, resulting in a minimal carbon footprint and can house up to 12 guests. Equipment in the onboard gym will charge the main batteries electrodynamically when used.

 

The press has reported that the first model will cost about $65 million and there is already considerable interest from potential purchasers.

 

 

 

For more attend: Energy Harvesting & Storage USA 2009 

 

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