The First Solar Speedboat by Czeers
Posted by Maita Yoldi on June 10th, 2008
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Dutch company Czeers Solar boats has claimed the prize for coming up with the first solar powered speedboat it calls the Czeers MK 1.
The 10 m boat is covered with 14 square meters of solar panels, which power an 80 kW motor. Its weight-saving carbon-fiber hull, interiors and propeller enable the MK 1 to reach speeds of up to 30 knots (or about 55 km/h).
For navigation and control, there’s an LCD touch screen developed by Royal Huisman Shipyards, which monitors information such as battery, solar cells, audio and lighting. The MK 1 seats three in the cockpit, and is furnished in bright orange leather trim from another Dutch company, Perida, a maker of bespoke leather sofas armchairs and upholstery.
via LuxuryInsider
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That is an impressive design. I find it pretty cool that with solar panels it can go as fast as 40mph. That definitely beats out the boat that uses waves to power @ a mere 1.5 knots. The important thing to consider is if improvement can be made in the coming years: This would mean no more fossil fuels in boats. I’ve always thought it would be in the automobile industry first, but it looks as if speed boats may beat it to the punch. Good going if that’s the case: It would be a great day in the world when all vehicles of that caliper switch over to other means of fueling. Good post mate.