A Review on Solar Powered Boat Design

SHARMA, KASHISH; Syal, Poonam

doi:10.47392/irjash.2021.241

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“…One of the promising areas where the use of solar energy has been implemented is the solar-powered boat. The solar-powered boat or all-electric boat offers the opportunity to reduce greenhouse emissions and switch to renewable and sustainable energy [32]. The cost of renewable energy technologies such as wind and solar has fallen significantly over the last decade and this could have a major impact on efforts to achieve sustainability.…”

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Analysis of Influencing Factors of the Energy Transition Process in Sustainable Nautical Tourism: Case Study—The Netherlands

Crețu,

Gheorghe,

Șerban

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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According to the International Maritime Organization, the shipping industry contributes to 3.3% of global CO2 emissions. Reducing carbon emissions by 50% for all ships by 2050 is the main concern of all stakeholders. In the last 20 years, the share of renewable energy sources in electricity production in the European Union has doubled, from around 15% to almost 35%. The main driver of this development has been the increase in the share of wind energy and solar photovoltaic energy. The authors of this paper aim to analyze the favorable influencing factors and the inhibiting factors affecting the energy transition process applied to nautical tourism, from polluting energy to renewable solar energy. The research approach consists of using the framework provided by the energy transition process from the perspective of the socio-technical and economic approach, by applying a qualitative research method with a deductive approach. The tool used to achieve the objective is a semi-structured interview, which brings up concrete issues that operators in this field are currently facing. The research unitarily, holistically, and specifically approaches the problem of energy transition from polluting sources to renewable ones offered by solar energy, in the case of nautical tourism with direct implications on the specific industry in The Netherlands. The research results are structured in four areas: technological, governance, economic, and user preferences. This research has the potential to provide support for finding optimal solutions to encourage users to accelerate the energy transition process by adopting sustainable solutions for nautical tourism.

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confidence: 99%

Analysis of Influencing Factors of the Energy Transition Process in Sustainable Nautical Tourism: Case Study—The Netherlands

Crețu,

Gheorghe,

Șerban

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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“…Although several recent reviews have been published on this subject [11][12][13][14], the perspectives of these authors differ, as they also encompass hybrid boats and other renewable energy sources and do not consider certain classes of solar maritime vehicles.…”

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Solar Energy-Powered Boats: State of the Art and Perspectives

Minak

2023

JMSE

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This paper presents an examination of the primary applications of solar energy as the main power source in the maritime sector, focusing on recent developments. A comprehensive review of the existing literature, including journal articles, proceedings, and patents, is conducted to identify three prominent areas for advancing solar energy-powered boats: maritime drones, sporting boats, and short-range touristic vessels. Maritime drones primarily serve as small autonomous boats for research, conservation, or military operations. On the other hand, sporting boats include nautical and energy design competitions involving students and enthusiasts. In terms of commercial interest, there is a growing demand for environmentally friendly and low-noise boats suitable for tourist activities, particularly in protected areas. Furthermore, specific and illustrative cases are explored in a dedicated section. Lastly, potential future perspectives are discussed and elucidated.

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