Latest Market Reports by Industry Sector – Page 7
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Green Technologies
Fuel and plastics made directly from sunlight?
A new process using perovskite solar cells enables the creation of hydrocarbons from the synthesis of carbon dioxide, all powered by the sun
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Battery Technologies
Symbio fuel cells receive benchmark certification
Boost to roll out of fuel cells for potential marine propulsion
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Battery Technologies
Better lithium battery recycling could cut costs by 40%, study says
An international research group reports that more efficient methods of lithium battery recycling could reduce the price of new cells and curb secondary pollution
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Green Technologies
New record for commercially scalable perovskite-silicon solar cell
During research to harvest the full spectrum advantages of perovskite for solar cells, Hanwha Solutions Qcells has set a new efficiency record of 28.6%
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Battery Technologies
Using digital twins for better designs of batteries and pumps
A collaboration between Siemens and SPX Flow has highlighted the transformative potential of using a precise replica of a physical system to accelerate innovation
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Green Technologies
Fully recycled fibreglass available for non-woven applications
Two German companies have collaborated to supply the marine, aviation and wind energy industries with non-woven fabric made from 100% recycled fibreglass.
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Green Technologies
French consortium produces pioneering thermoplastic hydrofoils
As part of a project exploring the use of recyclable hydrofoils for ocean racing, a new type of foil with built-in sensors is being developed by the Minilab platform.
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Battery Technologies
Automated temperature monitoring for stored batteries
With many boatbuilders now storing large banks of lithium batteries prior to installation, a new temperature monitoring system from Brady can detect any potential issues
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Green Technologies
More solar power from ‘string cell’ design
Has the answer been found to prevent a drop in solar panel output when part of the unit is shaded?
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Green Technologies
DRIFT energy harvesting vessel concept wins eco award
A plan to use sailing catamarans designed to generate green hydrogen whilst sailing has received a prestigious sustainability award.
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Outboard engines
Acel Power, Gospel Boats ink landmark deal to advance electric propulsion solutions
Chinese boatbuilder to purchase of 1,000 electric propulsion units
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
Antifouling rubber discs for ships and mooring buoys
The Danish company SabetoProtect has devised a system of rubber discs that adhere to the hull to provide advanced non-toxic antifouling
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Green Technologies
Bifacial and perovskite advances promise more efficient solar power
Combining two recent developments into one design of solar panel will allow boatbuilders to harness greater amounts of power from a smaller footprint
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Green Technologies
Could marinas provide a major renewable energy resource?
Breakwaters make perfect platforms for wave energy converters
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Green Technologies
Suzuki Motor looks to cow dung for biofuel
Engine maker working on project to extract methane from animal waste
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Green Technologies
Rise of the solar garage
Pioneering what could become a major trend for electric runabouts, the Portuguese-built Faro Powerdock also lifts the hull clear of the water
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Battery Technologies
Can quasi-solid-state lithium batteries deliver greater safety and durability?
Japanese researchers claim a new quasi-solid-state battery design outperforms contemporaries by being both fireproof, more durable and higher in overall performance
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Green Technologies
FuelEU Maritime Regulations have now gone live
Whilst only applicable to ships above 5000 gross tons, the new tranche of EU decarbonisation regulations is bringing new tech to the leisure sector
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Green Technologies
Boats from blades: recycling fiberglass wind turbines a two-industry solution
A team of Canadian boatbuilders – while searching for sustainable materials – has developed a method for recovering and reusing intact sheets of fibreglass from otherwise inseparable end products which could be a boon for both the marine and wind energy industries.
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Battery Technologies
Ceramic solid-state battery offers 1000km range
Longer ranges for electric boats with faster recharging could be the result of this breakthrough which uses a silicon composite anode.