Choosing the Right Electric Propulsion Solutio
Boats are normally powered by diesel or petrol engines. In recent times there is an increasing tendency to think beyond fossil fuels and go for electric propulsion. This is usually achieved…
Solar Panels on Boat or Shore?
The paper expands the scope of comparing the two scenarios of solar panels on boat and shore from merely cost of grid energy to a wider TCO. Three scenarios are…
Technolgical Choices of a Medium Speed Electric Ferry
A medium speed ferry running between 8 to 12 knots can be operated using multiple sources of energy-diesel engines, grid energy stored in battery and solar energy stored in battery.…
‘High Fives of Solar Powered Ferry Ops’ – Ship & Boat International
Explore a detailed analysis of solar-electric ferries in the article featured on pages 18-24 of Ship & Boat international (A Publication of the Royal Institute of Naval Architechts)The publication is available…