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While boating came across this strange out of this world self sufficient powered catamaran..
The Race For Water catamaran vessel uses only clean and renewable energy at all times for her propulsion and life on-board. By day as well as by night, Race for Water is optimised and autonomous thanks to solar energy coupled with the production of hydrogen. Energy independence onshore and at sea 365 days a year. It's entirely powered by :
Solar.-
Race for Water has 500m2 of Sunpower solar panels, totaling 38,000 photovoltaic cells. Located on the upper deck of the catamaran and on the two detachable wings, this energy source can supply 93 kW and power the engine at an average speed of around 5 knots.
Kite.-
It’s a new-generation traction kite with a surface area of 40m2, which extends to a height of 150m, the equivalent of 500m2 of sail on the sea or 200 kW of propulsion. Will double the speed of the vessel under certain conditions and greatly enhance self-sufficiency.
Hydrogen.-
Race for Water and Plastic Omnium have integrated on board a unit for producing hydrogen from seawater. It contains: 25 cylinders of hydrogen at 350 bar to allow storage of approximately 200kg of hydrogen, which will be converted into more than 2,600 kWh of electricity, i.e. 4 times the electrical storage contained in the batteries (754 kWh). The hydrogen makes it possible to be self-sufficient for six days at a speed of 5 knots.
Batteries.-
Four packs of two tons each, storing 754 kWh of energy.
World Intinerary.-
Bon Voyage Race for Water...
The Race For Water catamaran vessel uses only clean and renewable energy at all times for her propulsion and life on-board. By day as well as by night, Race for Water is optimised and autonomous thanks to solar energy coupled with the production of hydrogen. Energy independence onshore and at sea 365 days a year. It's entirely powered by :
Solar.-
Race for Water has 500m2 of Sunpower solar panels, totaling 38,000 photovoltaic cells. Located on the upper deck of the catamaran and on the two detachable wings, this energy source can supply 93 kW and power the engine at an average speed of around 5 knots.
Kite.-
It’s a new-generation traction kite with a surface area of 40m2, which extends to a height of 150m, the equivalent of 500m2 of sail on the sea or 200 kW of propulsion. Will double the speed of the vessel under certain conditions and greatly enhance self-sufficiency.
Hydrogen.-
Race for Water and Plastic Omnium have integrated on board a unit for producing hydrogen from seawater. It contains: 25 cylinders of hydrogen at 350 bar to allow storage of approximately 200kg of hydrogen, which will be converted into more than 2,600 kWh of electricity, i.e. 4 times the electrical storage contained in the batteries (754 kWh). The hydrogen makes it possible to be self-sufficient for six days at a speed of 5 knots.
Batteries.-
Four packs of two tons each, storing 754 kWh of energy.
World Intinerary.-
Bon Voyage Race for Water...