Sustainability – Page 3
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Hydrogen
Want to build a modular electrolyser?
With green hydrogen very possibly the future fuel of marine propulsion, MAN is inviting prospective infrastructure developers to inspect its demonstration plant
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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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Hydrogen
Poland’s Lamdo Yachts, PUT Powertrain team up on solar-hydrogen boat
A Polish shipyard plans to build the hull for the new boat and integrate its technology on its craft
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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
Reusable silicone technology greatly reduces waste in moulding
Alan Harper Composites has refined its Fiber Infusion Reusable Silicone Technology with a low-cost valve and established a new distributor in Germany
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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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News
Study confirms negative carbon footprint of Amorim’s cork decking
Independent validation strengthens position of the ‘Navicork by Amorim’ brand
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News
As Trump shreds climate deal, boating sector steps up work on green boats
The first week of boot Düsseldorf 2025 was one of stark contrasts
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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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News
Sanlorenzo partners with MAN to develop new yacht bi-fuel engine
The new engine will be installed on a 50m superyacht by the end of 2027
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News
UK marina group driving sustainability innovation through AI
Bright Tide teams up with Bright Tide in the launch of Sustain.AI
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News
ICOMIA, EBI, NMMA to develop first globally aligned recreational marine LCA
The announcement comes as the industry gathers at boot Düsseldorf 2025
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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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News
Savvy Navvy, RAD Propulsion introduce smart range technology
New partnership gives boat owners unprecedented accuracy in range prediction and navigation
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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.