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The latest Solar technology

These unique and high efficiency solar cells are considered to be be laminated into the hull and deck structure through out the E.S.P cat. This way the vessel will become a floating solar collector. What makes these newly developed cells very attractive is that they produce more power than conventional [20% efficiency] cells and also produce power from heat. This is a  new and welcome addition to generating power from the environment. Here follows the manufactures description of their product with link to their site.


Quantum Solar Systems Corp. has developed a revolutionary technology that will change the face of the Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy industry around the world. Through the development of a proprietary solar PV panel manufacturing technology, Quantum Solar plans to manufacture non-Silicon based, quantum dot polymer solar panels for global consumption that maximize solar energy efficiency, are cost effective, easy to use, and safe for the environment.

• Technology

Quantum Solar has developed the technology to precisely synthesize Quantum Dots of dissimilar sizes that have absorption spectra between IR to UV in a solar cell, allowing the harvesting of a much larger portion of the available solar spectrum. This technology is applicable to deposition by screen-printing to create an economic thin-film device en masse.

• Production

Quantum's solar panels are manufactured using simple screen-printing technology. Using plastic film as the substrate, proprietary solutions are screen printed onto the substrate, creating solar cells that convert solar radiation (photons) into electricity. The solar panel is then laminated to protect the photovoltaic cells, generating a solar panel that is 0.5 mm in thickness, flexible, and actively generating energy at 6V to 220V under maximum conditions. Installation is simple, strong and effective. Being light and flexible the panels can be installed very inexpensively and even on curved surfaces.

link to Quantum Solar Systems

 


Electric motors for propulsion

The Solomon technologies motors are are specially specially designed by for marine applications. These motors a much higher torque than diesel engines  therefore we will be able to run larger propellers for more thrust. These motors also function as electrical generators  while under sail. a win win technology.

The Electric Wheel device greatly reduces the complexity and number of parts in a self-contained motor/transmission device while providing redundancy and energy regeneration capabilities. The Electric Wheel is a ring/planetary/sun gear assembly that can be utilized as an infinitely variable transmission, eliminating the need for gear shifting, and greatly reducing the complexity and number of parts needed to construct a transmission. Coupled with two electric motors the device has high efficiency, can overcome dead loads, produce soft-starts and can regenerate energy thru unused torque.

The Electric Wheel may be constructed with one electric motor power input device and the second power input device being any suitable power input device, such as an internal combustion engine (I.C.E.).

The Electric Wheel can be incorporated into a wheel hub assembly or coupled to a drive shaft for vehicular applications. It can also be used in myriads of other applications where overcoming dead loads and soft-start capabilities are required. The Electric Wheel is a proven device that also provides redundancy and energy regeneration.

Link to Solomon Technologies

 


Underwater Generators

A series of Ampair tow generators will be mounted on a grid that can be lowered and raised to be in and out of the water generating power when applicable with out the constant drag factor.

link to Ampair


 


Fuel Cells

The Ballard Fuel Cells will generate the electricity needed for the electric propulsion motors and all the house power. With the next generation Ballard® fuel cell at its core, the HD6 establishes a new standard .The heavy-duty power module features a control unit that can interface with a system controller, making it a plug and play application.

 link to Ballard


 


Hydrogen on demand

Xogen is developing a hydrogen on demand generator. This system will be used to create the hydrogen fuel from salt water. This Hydrogen will feed the fuel cells who create electricity for propulsion and house power. It will also be used for cooking. This way we will be able to turn the salt water on which we float into a endless and practical fuel source.
1oo% sustainable electricity

Link to Xogen        

 


The Energy Ball

Feature of this low-noise micro wind turbine is that each end of the six curved rotor blades is attached  to the motor hub with an integrated direct drive [gearless] generator. When the energy ball turns it resembles a sphere, and as a distinct feature the wind blows parallel to the rotor hub through the rotor. Due to the unusual exceptional aerodynamics characteristics of the energy ball, it creates a wind flow pattern that converges first and then is accelerated through the rotor like the rapids of a river [the so called Venturi effect] This translates into higher aerodynamic efficiency compared to conventional wind turbine design.

link to Venturi Wind