Can solar panels save energy in maritime shipping?

Using solar PV solutions to generate electricity can reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and CO 2 emissions in maritime shipping. Netherlands-based Wattlab offers SolarDeck, a modular and scalable deck-mounted solar system that can be installed on seagoing ships.

Can solar panels be installed on seagoing ships?

Netherlands-based Wattlab offers SolarDeck, a modular and scalable deck-mounted solar system that can be installed on seagoing ships. Established in 2017, Wattlab initially focused on inland shipping with its Solar Flatrack product, a movable and stackable modular system integrated with solar panels and inverters.

Can solar power be used in inland shipping?

For the first time in inland shipping, solar energy can be transferred directly to the vessel’s drivetrain, advancing clean propulsion technology. The Blue Marline is the first inland shipping vessel capable of hybrid sailing with solar power. Wattlab

Can solar energy be used to power a ship?

In the past 20 years, the main problem of research has turned from how to simply use solar energy to ship platform to how to efficiently use solar PV system to provide stable power supply for ships. At present, the ship solar PV system is mainly divided into off-grid and grid-connected two types.

Why should you choose a modular solar power container?

Go big with our modular design for easy additional solar power capacity. Customize your container according to various configurations, power outputs, and storage capacity according to your needs. Lower your environmental impact and achieve sustainability objectives by using clean, renewable solar energy.

Can solar power a large-scale cargo ship?

In November 2009, the world's first solar powered large-scale cargo ship "Auriga Leader" Vessel was successfully launched for sea trials with a PV of 40kW on board, including 328 solar panels. The electricity generated can meet 6.9% of the lighting requirements or 0.2% of the power requirements.