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An inside look at the world's largest solar-powered boat

Tûranor planetsolar, first boat to circle the globe with solar power, poses for photos in nyc.

By Dante D'Orazio

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Catamarans are fairly odd-looking boats, but earlier this week a special breed was docked at the North Cove Marina in Lower Manhattan. Alongside the typical handful of South Florida-based yachts that pop up here during the summer was an angular, flat-topped catamaran with a glistening blue deck called the MS Tûranor PlanetSolar. There's a reason why this boat stands out: last year it became the first ship to circumnavigate the globe on solar power alone . The 89,000 kg (nearly 100 ton) ship needs a massive solar array to capture enough energy to push itself through the ocean. An impressive 512 square meters (roughly 5,500 square feet) of photovoltaic cells, to be exact, charge the 8.5 tons of lithium-ion batteries that are stored in the ship's two hulls.

The Tûranor PlanetSolar ( tûranor means "power of the sun" in Elvish) is taking a break in New York from its current mission: a science expedition from Miami to Norway led by a University of Geneva-based research team. The climatologists, biologists, and physicists aboard the PlanetSolar are taking measurements of the Gulf Stream to better understand the relationship between the ocean and the atmosphere in an effort to gain new insight about climate change. In particular, they're studying and measuring currents, airborne particles called aerosols that reflect infrared heat and solar radiation, and the myriad natural phenomena that allow the Gulf Stream to function. Since the PlanetSolar is seaworthy and is emission-free, it allows the team to ensure that measurements aren't skewed by exhaust.

During the New York stopover press was invited aboard the PlanetSolar for a view of this boat that functions without any carbon emissions. The vessel might not be the most practical — it's big, it's slow, and it needs to avoid clouds — but it's a bold demonstration of how renewable resources might power ships of the future.

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PlanetSolar was designed by the naval architect from New Zealand, Craig Loomes , and financed by the German entrepreneur, Immo Ströher . She started her build in 2008 in Kiel, Germany in the Knierim Yachtbau shipyard. PlanetSolar took shape and turned into a giant catamaran, the world’s largest ever built .

With a futuristic appearance the giant solar vessel was nevertheless entirely designed and fitted out with the latest technology . In fact, it was very important to Raphaël Domjan to prove that technologies did exist for achieving solar energy exploits and that they already had immense potential. All the materials, components and instruments used in PlanetSolar are therefore available on the market .

On 25 February 2010 more than 200 guests attended the unveiling of PlanetSolar in Kiel. Shortly afterwards, on 31 March, the largest catamaran in the world felt the lap of the water for the first time in Kiel , to the unconcealed emotion of the team which had made this moment possible. After sea trials she was ferried to the Mediterranean , ready to start her circumnavigation adventure.

Technical aspects Length 31 m Length (with “flaps”) 35 m Width 16 m Width (with “flaps”) 26 m Unladen weight 89 t Height (above the waterline) 6.5 m Total surface area of the solar panels 536.65 m 2 Number of modules 825 Number of photovoltaic cell 38'000 Cell efficiency 22.6% Total weight of the Li-Ion batteries 12 t Autonomy without sunshine 3 days Cruising speed 5 knots Maximum speed 9 knots Maximum engine power 120 kW Crusing speed power 20 kW Peak performance 93.5 kW Developments initiated

As a result of collaboration with the Engineering school (Ecole d’ingénieur ) in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, MeteoFrance and the French company Adrena, the PlanetSolar navigation system was enhanced by software simulating the best solar routing.

These days this software is used by many cargo ships and also by yachtsmen, particularly in the Vendée Globe, because it enables the best route to be simulated by incorporating all the vessel characteristics and the weather parameters.

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In 2012, The MS Turanor Planet Solar became the first boat to complete a trip around the world exclusively on solar energy. In 2013, PlanetSolar has moved beyond the role of a mobile ambassador of photovoltaic energy by becoming a scientific platform for the “PlanetSolar DeepWater” expedition.

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‘MS turanor planetsolar’ is the world’s largest solar-powered boat image © anthony collins

in 2012, ‘ planetsolar ‘, the fully solar-powered catamaran designed by new zealander craig loomes , took a trip around the world energized exclusively by rays from the sun. this summer, the ship will continue its itinerary by taking part in a campaign to clean up european waters, a project initiated by the waste free oceans foundation that aims to significantly reduce the floating litter in european waters by 2020. starting in may, the boat became a scientific platform as part of the ‘planetsolar deepwater expedition. the project, led by professor and climatologist martin beniston from the university of geneva will retrieve new data and measurements along the gulf stream. the journey will conclude in reykjavik, repeating a transatlantic crossing in an attempt to break the ‘MS tûranor planetsolar’s’ own 26-day speed record.

engineers have effectively optimized the energy collection system and also the aerodynamics image © anthony collins

removable parts allow the vessel to supply a total of 516 m2 flat photovoltaics positioned directly at the sun– sending power to 6 blocks of lithium-ion batteries. in addition, engineers have effectively optimized the energy collection system and also the aerodynamics, with the propulsion and light carbon framework providing a durable structure that will endure the long transatlantic route. equipped with an trawling filtering net/scoop, the boat also can collect up to 8 tons of marine pollution as it sails across the ocean. achieving average speeds of 5 knots ( 9.25 km/h), the 6 meter wide craft generates 127 horsepower (93.5 kW) from the plethora of installed solar panels– providing a maximum of 120kW.

removable parts allow the vessel to supply a total of 516 m2 of flat photovoltaics positioned directly at the sun image © anthony collins

the MS turanor planetsolar cruising past the statue of liberty in new york image © anthony collins

the 6 meter wide craft generates 127 horsepower (93.5 kW) from its plethora of installed solar panels image courtesy planetsolar

the ship achieves average speeds of 5 knots ( 9.25 km/h) and provides a maximum power output of 120kW image courtesy planetsolar

equipped with an trawling filtering net/scoop, the boat collects up to 8 tons of marine pollution as it sails across the ocean image courtesy planetsolar

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MS Turanor Planet Solar the biggest solar Catamaran in the world which works exclusively with solar energy, arrives in Greece in the context of the archaeological mission «TerraSubmersa», to be held by the University of Geneva in collaboration with the Swiss School of Archaeology in Greece, the Greek Department of Underwater Antiquities and the Greek Centre for Marine Research.

MS Turanor at Korinth-Greece

The ship anchored in the port of Corinth on Thursday 24/7/14 and will remain there until Monday 28 July. Then through the isthmus, will be sailed on August 1 to Eretria of Euboea island to commemorate the anniversary of the National Day of the Swiss Confederation.

From there, as it was announced, the catamaran will arrive to Marina Zea of Athens where on August 4 in the morning, an official interview will be held on board in which will be announced all the details about the Archaeological mission which will take place in Argolis, from 6 to 22 August 2014.

Circled in red, the area where «TerraSubmersa» will take place

The archaeological research, which concerns the exploration and the topographic surveying of a prehistoric settlement, will take place in the sea area of Hermione in Argolis where Swiss and Greek archaeologists, by undersea exploration, will look for traces of human activity in an area which may be one of the most ancient settlements in Europe.

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Tûranor PlanetSolar, also known simply as PlanetSolar is a luxury yacht powered entirely through solar energy, interestingly, the name Tûranor derives from J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel the Lord of The Rings and translates to “Power of the Sun”. The boat launched on March 31, 2010, was designed by Knierim Yachbau in Kiel, Germany and designed by LOMOcean Design.

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The record-breaking solar-powered 31 metre superyacht MS Tûranor PlanetSolar has returned to Monaco for the inaugural Solar1 Monte-Carlo Cup.

Taking place 10 to 12 July, 2014, the Solar 1 Monte-Carlo Cup race will see competition from set classes of solar-powered yachts in the waters off Monaco. MS Tûranor PlanetSolar is a symbol of the benefits of photovoltaic energy and what solar-powered vessels can achieve, and as such she will join the first-ever Solar1 Monte-Carlo Cup race, serving as a platform for the event and a host yacht welcoming the race's jury panel.

MS Tûranor PlanetSolar made it into the Guinness Book of World Records during her 2010 to 2012 round-the-world journey after crossing the Atlantic in 26 days. She then smashed her own record in own speed record for a solar-powered transatlantic crossing in May 2013, crossing the Atlantic in 22 days, 12 hours and 32 minutes, completing 2,867 miles at an average speed of 5.3 knots.

After the Solar1 Monte-Carlo Cup wraps up mid-July, MS Tûranor PlanetSolar will continue her journey across the Mediterranean, heading to Greece, where the yacht is due to embark on its next mission, serving as a base for research with the University of Geneva’s TerraSubmersa scientific expeditions.

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The world’s largest solar boat, MS TURANOR PlanetSolar sailing under the Swiss flag, is expected next week in the capital of the Philippines. For PlanetSolar it will be the first stop in Asia. With this stop the expedition, which attempts to complete the first world tour using only solar energy, will reach its fifth continent.

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The stop in Manila was inspired by the official partner SunPower. The Californian company is the producer of the solar cells that are used on PlanetSolar. These cells are produced in one of their largest factories located close to Manila. Appropriately, a majority of the 4,500 SunPower employees in Manila will welcome “their” solar cells.

The solar powered yacht PlanetSolar MS TURANOR in Brisbain

Since the departure from Cairns, Australia, PlanetSolar  has crossed the equator for the second time and mastered the change from the winter in the Southern hemisphere to the summer in the Northern hemisphere. This was accomplished despite some strong winds, waves and uncertain weather.  They also had to be careful with rebel situations in the South of the Philippines. Due to several warnings from the authorities, the PlanetSolar crew had to take some detours and also had to hide their position on the daily blog and the virtual world map on the website. The crew used distraction messages in order to lead potential invaders astray.

Stunning image of PlanetSolar MS TURANOR in French Polynesia

The founder and co-skipper of PlanetSolar, Raphaël Domjan said, “We are very pleased that the PlanetSolar crew passed the first pirate test successfully, with this they demonstrated that their journey is safe, not only technically but also tactically. We have successfully covered more than 35,000 km, and we are looking forward to also reach the Asian countries with our important message. Today we can proudly say that we have a project which mastered the longest distance ever with only the help of the sun, and that alone is worth a lot.”

MS TURANOR PlanetSolar Yacht in one of the most beautiful yacht charter destinations - French Polynesia

The PlanetSolar project was founded by the Swiss Raphaël Domjan. The project team is located in Yverdon, canton of Vaud, in western Switzerland. The world’s largest solar boat was given the name “TURANOR” which means “Power of the Sun,” inspired by the film saga “The Lord of the Rings.” The MS TÛRANOR PlanetSolar began her journey on the 27 th of September 2010 in Monaco . She wants to prove with her world tour that alternative energy systems are already effective and reliable today. The boat is made up of more than 540 square meters of solar cells from SunPower. For the first circumnavigation of the world they are using a “sun route software and forecast system” for the first time. This system gives the crew information on the expected weather, wave height,  clouds, and sun intensity. Several companies and institutions worked on both the boat development and its respective systems, mostly from Switzerland , Germany , and France . The biggest partners of the expedition are; the watch producer Candino, the energy management company Immosolar, the solar cell producer SunPower, and the Swiss Confederation, who is especially responsible for the organization of activites at the stopovers, for example, Hong Kong, Singapore , Dubai and Abu Dhabi .

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