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The rack of solar panels on top of the boat isn’t replenishing the battery quite as quickly as the little 40-horsepower ...

Making a solar-electric bike from a kit is one thing, but this solar-powered boat is a master class in hacking at all levels, from the solar drive train to the pontoons, and even the anchor.

Arkup, a sustainable and liveable marine vessel developer, has unveiled its latest solar-electric houseboat before it will be on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this month.

the engineering and design team has taken the boat builder's signature craft, the solar-powered Loon, and re-thought it from stem to stern, water to sky. The result is a breakthrough design that ...

NASA's Near-Earth Asteroid Scout cubesat launched as a rideshare on the Artemis 1 moon mission in November 2022. NEA Scout was supposed to sail its way to an asteroid, but mission team members never ...

Most famous of these is probably the toroidal propeller that made waves a while ago, mostly in the field of flying drones, but commercial toroidal boat props exist too. Test results of the ...

The formation of the Electric Boat Association in 1982 and the advent of solar-powered boats further showcased electric boats ...

The 7.6-meter boat is designed for up to 13 passengers. The catamaran design has a canopy space for integrated PV. It can operate purely on solar power at a reduced speed of about 7.4 km per hour.

Integration with boat systems involves configuring the solar array to power propulsion systems, refrigeration units, and other essential equipment, ensuring seamless operation even under variable ...

The Aldao Azul was launched in Palawan in the Philippines An Orkney company has helped to build a solar-powered version of a "banca" boat which has been launched in the Philippines. The ...

The boat has solar panels on its roof which charge batteries to power the boat's propulsion Since 2022 a solar-powered boat has taken people on trips along the River Derwent in Derby, raising ...