World’s First Hybrid Solar-Powered Inland Ship Sets Sail - India Seatrade News

World’s Largest Solar-Powered Car Vessel Delivers 4,000 Chinese Vehicles To Greece

Yuanhai Kou, the world’s largest solar-powered vehicle carrier, has completed its maiden voyage, docking at Greece’s Piraeus Port with 4,000 Chinese-made cars aboard. Built by China COSCO Shipping Corporation, this state-of-the-art vessel spans 199.9 meters and weighs in at a gross tonnage of over 68,000 tons. The Yuanhai Kou is no ordinary ship. Outfitted with […] The post World’s Largest Solar-Powered Car Vessel Delivers 4,000 Chinese Vehicles…

The Blue Marlin, World’s First Hybrid Solar-Powered Inland Cargo Ship

The Blue Marlin became the world’s first hybrid solar-powered inland cargo ship. The ship uses a system that combines solar power with fuel. It has 192 solar panels that generate electricity to run the ship’s engine and onboard systems. The solar system was created by a Dutch company, Wattlab, that specialises in solar energy solutions for ships. They teamed up with HGK Shipping, which is one of Europe’s biggest inland shipping companies. The Bl…

The first hybrid inland solar-powered ship takes sail - Maritime Gateway

A solar energy system for HGK Shipping’s inland cargo ship The Blue Marlin was supplied by Dutch marine solar developer Wattlab, marking a significant advancement in maritime sustainability. The ship is the first hybrid solar-powered inland transport vessel in the world, with 192 sun panels that power its high-voltage propulsion system and onboard systems. While Wattlab – a Dutch company specialising in solar energy solutions for the maritime in…

World’s first hybrid solar-powered inland ship sets sail - India Seatrade News

Dutch maritime solar innovator Wattlab has delivered a solar energy system for HGK Shipping’s inland cargo vessel The Blue Marlin in what is a groundbreaking development in maritime sustainability. The vessel is equipped with 192 solar panels that generate energy for both its onboard systems and its high-voltage propulsion system, making it the world’s first […]

“This Solar Ship Is the Future of River Travel,” Declares Visionary Engineer as 192 Sun-Powered Panels Drive the World’s First Inland Marvel - Sustainability Times

IN A NUTSHELL 🌞 The Blue Marlin is the first inland vessel to directly use solar power for propulsion, revolutionizing sustainable shipping. 🤝 A collaboration between Wattlab and HGK Shipping led to the creation of this groundbreaking solar-powered vessel. 🌿 The ship’s innovative energy system is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 79,366 [...] The post “This Solar Ship Is the Future of River Travel,” Declares Visionary Engineer as 192 …