The latest news on one of the industry's hottest topics: improving the sustainability of boating through more eco-friendly products, by reducing the impact of manufacturing, encouraging more recycling, and preserving the natural resources recreational boating depends on.
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Improved solar panels hold promise for electric boats
New solar cell design unveiled in Morocco said to boost efficiency by up to 90% in a more durable lamination
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24/7 solar a possibility?
Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, plan to space test their concept for generating electricity from heat at night.
Submerged wave energy farms destined for the US coastline
Two areas off the Pacific coastline of Oregon are now test beds for a wave energy project that could see large areas of the seabed ‘sewn’ with surface – and submerged - generators.
The impact of ESG on the boat industry under the spotlight at World Yachting Sustainability Forum
Call for more data and greater collaboration as industry debates strategies to help supply chain cope with ESG compliance
Genoa Boat Show 2024 - industry urged to join debate as World Yachting Sustainability Forum readies for 3rd edition
How must we transform today’s boating ecosystem to adapt to ESG compliance? Join IBI as we debate the future of the sector
Better mooring tech means larger floating windfarms
Escaping to the wide-open and uncluttered ocean may be less easy in the future due to new mooring technology for floating windfarms.
Turning carbon dioxide into sustainable fuel
A Japanese research team believes its new bicarbonate electrolyzer can not only scrub CO2 from the air, but turn it into a useful fuel
3rd World Yachting Sustainability Forum debates the short and long-term implications of ESG on the boating sector
64th Genoa International Boat Show plays host to 3rd World Yachting Sustainability Forum; top panellists debate how the boating industry can turn challenging ESG regulations into wider opportunity; Dan Lenard of Nuvolari Lenard presents his vision for taking sustainability in boating to another level
Zhik brings neoprene recycling to Europe
The Australian technical apparel brand partners with Circular Flow
AkzoNobel’s single-pass coating for safer batteries
AkzoNobel has developed new powder coatings technology which provides improved dielectric (insulating) protection for electric vehicle (EV) battery systems, with the added advantage that it can be applied in just one coat.
French startup recycles carbon fibre into semi-finished products for boatbuilders
The company says it bases its patented technology on 13 years of research
Methanol engines become a reality with 60% NOx emissions reduction
Technology soon be at a scale to make it viable for larger leisure yachts
Inventor develops cylindrical windsail to cut fuel consumption by up to 50%
New design is claimed to be much more efficient than anything currently in service
Expo-Net’s custom-made and recyclable Infusion Flow Mesh
Up to four ‘custom-made’ flow mesh grades can be used in specific areas, especially useful in complex structures likes a boat’s hull or superstructure moulding
Lagoon launches new line of renovated cats, NEO
French builder looks to breathe new life into old vessels with NEO programme, the next step in its Sailing for Change strategy
Sleipner recognised as a top 1% Global Sustainability Leader
Manufacturer says award spotlights its commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility
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