Solar Powered Catamaran Design

To me it is a great synthesis of form and function.

Solar powered catamaran design.

The soelcat 12 solar electric catamaran is integrally designed for electric propulsion right from the first line drawing to the matched propeller. Every aspect of this vessel contributes towards its highly efficiency for solar electric sailing. The unique qualities of this catamaran only become apparent from up top where an expanse of solar panels stretches away fore and aft embedded into the coachroof. The silent 44 silent 60 and a tri deck version of the flagship silent 80.

With a wide beam power cats are very spacious both on deck and in accommodations making them the perfect boat for overnight cruising. Even while at anchor the solar powered generators keep the yacht powered quietly for an unprecedented boating experience. Power catamarans are best classified by their two hull design which gives them extreme stability in rough seas compared to monohulls. Aside from the obvious benefits of having a solar powered yacht i was immediately attracted to the design of the silent 80.

Different to other catamarans the technology is not an add on but a central design feature. Jul 25 2020 catamarans capable of travelling river large lakes and near shore ocean under solar power. The hard top itself carries yet. Sunreef is known for pushing the boundaries of catamaran design incorporating four adjustable hydrofoils into a twin hulled speedboat.

The sunwave 54 solar catamaran is more than a concept but since the idea of a completely solar powered auxiliary propulsion and battery power for living day to day aboard sailboat is still quite new we include it in our concepts as food for thought for your next catamaran purchase. Silent yachts is an austrian company that produces oceangoing solar electric production catamarans has announced the expansion of its range. The 60 m solar panels produce so much energy that the catamaran can drive up the rhine german river with 10 km h despite the countercurrent. See more ideas about catamaran solar power solar.

Enjoy all the benefits of a power catamaran with the addition of solar energy. The shipyard is adding three new models.