Nowadays, the drive for eco-friendly modes of transportation is gathering momentum. Due to this, many new and innovative ideas are surfacing and promises a greener future. River and water transportation is such an area where new ideas and modes are invented on a daily basis. Gas guzzling boats are outdated now and they are replace by the boats that uses renewable sources of energy. Some of those boats are listed below, which have the capacity to change the face of the water transportation in future.
1. Novague solar powered yacht concept
Novague studio has designed an eco-friendly yacht in order to provide environment-friendly cruise experience and to prevent the air pollution. The yacht works with a zero emission electric engine. It is powered by onboard solar panels that are attached to both sides of the yacht and powers the engine. In calm mode at daytime, these solar panels are extended as a bird’s wings to store the solar energy, which is used to drive it, or for other purposes.
The design and shape comes from an organic size that has unpredictable appearance. At the first glance, it might look like a normal yacht, but when it spreads the solar wings, the yacht looks like a mechanical bird. The design and color given by the studio represent purity and balance.
2. Poseidon Concept Yacht
The yacht designed by Demetrius Tanase is comfortable and eco-friendly in a perfect manner. The 12 m long, cruiser is especially designed for recreation and luxury. The green yacht runs from the electrical energy, which comes from the solar power. It has everything that you would need. The normal interior has a seating arrangement of 9 people and 4 people in the premium suite. At the bow of the yacht, there is a chaise lounge for relaxation.
To take the maximum energy from the sun, the solar thin and flexible solar panels are integrated on the sails using the nano panel technology. The flexibility of the panels allows them to transform into normal sails. These solar panels absorb the solar power and transforms into usable electricity. The design of the yacht will decrease drag and increase the efficiency.
The yacht will be available in two designs-the normal model with space of nine passengers and the luxury model for four passengers. Right now, this is just a concept. Therefore, the speed and efficiency of the solar panel is unknown, but no doubt, the concept is intelligent.
3. Aliz green yacht
Aliz yacht concept is created by an American designer Heather Witkop and combines luxury and sustainable systems in one green package. The 145-foot yacht features solar panel to fulfill the need of fuel. The yacht is build of eco-friendly materials like lightweight aluminum and uses water and energy saving systems like water reclamation pumps and hydroponic garden.
With a top speed of 25 knots, it has the capability to accommodate 12 people and 9 crew members and has the features as well as facilities that will be loved by every cruiser. It consists if a cabin with 180-degree view, exterior lounge, wet bar and grill area with dining area with a waterfall. Other luxurious features include an outdoor movie scene and golf green. There is a river flowing on the upper deck that has a bar and lounge to entertain the guests.
4. Syracuse sail solar yacht concept
The boat is covered with solar panels, which generates electricity. The solar panels are built with V4 Central Receiver Mirror Array Technology. According to the technology, each of the 20 mirror segments is separately angled to reflect the sunlight to the central solar receiver.
Like any other yacht, it has all the facilities and comfort that can make a weekend memorable.
5. Symmetry solar powered concept yacht
The eco-friendly yacht, Symmetry is designed by Andres Luer and Alessio Zampolini as well as co-developed by Federico Biffi Gentili, It is designed to leave the traditional structural approach and provide maximum space for optimized comfort. The hull of the yacht is designed by sustainable bamboo which makes it more eco-friendly.
The power of the boat comes from two generators, solar panel consisting of 40 polycrystalline silicon cells and a hydraulic drive.
