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SolarImpact SWATH 78 by SolarImpact Yacht AG

SolarImpact Yacht AG have been shortlisted for Concept Under 40 Metres in The International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2020

The SolarImpact 78 is a completely new designers leisure vessel. By developing the yacht, SolarImpact Yacht AG will be a leader in the implementation of sustainable mobility solutions in the yacht business.

Consequently, the design follows the maxim of gathering a maximum of solar based energy in combination with a wealth of open and luxurious living and sailing comfort. This is indeed a combination that seems to be rare.

The SWATH technology, never used in the yacht industry, gives one the opportunity of a uniquely smooth sailing experience, without significant rolling. Sea sickness will be a thing of the past. The fuctioning of this SolarImpact technology was proved in multiple tests. The 250 sqm solar area will generate the energy for a day to day usability of the vessel.

The range of purely electrically driven cruise will exceed what is currently on the market. A 800kwh battery capacity will store the energy to feed the 2,500kw electric engines. If the owner chooses, they will be able to accelerate the vessel up to a speed of 20 knots.

Besides all those technical innovations, the owner can enjoy all the comfort of a modern leisure yacht. The wide and open living space, especially the size of the salon and master cabin will show the size of a comparable 100 ft yacht.

All in all, this vessel undoubtedly serves to provide a fantastic combination of future oriented technology within the luxurious living context of the superyacht sector.

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Solarimpact unveils the world‘s first ocean-going solar yacht.

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After five years of research by the Swiss company SolarImpact Yacht , the vision of a seaworthy solar yacht with futuristic modern aesthetics has now been realised . This innovative high-tech design concept was developed to combine luxurious convenience, modern design and sustainability, and make it capable of sailing the high seas.

This revolutionary ship technology will first be unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2018 , where visitors can explore a virtual 3D model of the solar yacht.

This new yacht is a game-changer, not just in terms of its solar propulsion and design . Two aspects that have prevented a pleasant stay on board in the past have also been addressed: rough seas and high noise levels. The innovative solar yacht glides almost silently and without swaying – even over waves several metres high. The hull technology is based on the SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) construction principle, which has been known since 1938 but was previously reserved forspecial ships only: two torpedo-shaped buoyancy hulls under the water surface support the ship. This achieves a physical shaft decoupling that reduces the rolling and heeling of the yacht by up to 90 percent. It lies calmly in the water even in strong swells, putting an end to the annoying swaying motion of the boat.

But SolarImpact has recognised that the principle offers yet another invaluable advantage: it significantly reduces energy consumption . All systems on board can use the sun as their primary energy source. The yacht‘s solar drive is not only environmentally friendly, but also extremely quiet.

Not only is the solar yacht almost self-sufficient in terms of energy, but with a top speed of over 20 knots it is also exceptionally fast. This is due to the technical components used, which collectively ensure the yacht‘s high overall efficiency and are optimally controlled using artificial intelligence (AI). All key systems are highly automated, so that a single person can even manoeuvre the yacht.

The 78-foot yacht offers 340 square metres (3,660 square feet) of luxuriously and functionally designed living space on three levels, and a wide range of options regarding interior furnishings, design, and modern lighting, air-conditioning and sound solutions . The primary energy required for this, too, is supplied by a total of 300 m2 of solar surface; all important components have a redundant set-up. A diesel aggregate additionally ensures the yacht‘s comprehensive operating reliability, even in unfavourable weather conditions such as longer periods of cloud cover.

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SolarImpact Yacht: the world‘s first ocean-going solar yacht

After five years of research by the Swiss company SolarImpact Yacht AG, the vision of a seaworthy solar yacht with futuristic modern aesthetics has now been realised. This innovative high-tech design concept was developed to combine luxurious convenience, modern design and sustainability, and make it capable of sailing the high seas. This revolutionary ship technology will first be unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2018 at the Palais stand PALAIS089, where visitors can explore a virtual 3D model of the solar yacht. With the development of its yacht, the company is fully in line with the trend of the current energy transition, and thus creates an almost unlimited range for a whole new maritime experience.

Sustainability of a luxury yacht This new yacht is a game-changer, not just in terms of its solar propulsion and design. Two aspects that have prevented a pleasant stay on board in the past have also been addressed: rough seas and high noise levels. The innovative solar yacht glides almost silently and without swaying - even over waves several metres high. The hull technology is based on the SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) construction principle, which has been known since 1938 but was previously reserved forspecial ships only: two torpedo-shaped buoyancy hulls under the water surface support the ship. This achieves a physical shaft decoupling that reduces the rolling and heeling of the yacht by up to 90 percent. It lies calmly in the water even in strong swells, putting an end to the annoying swaying motion of the boat. But SolarImpact has recognised that the principle offers yet another invaluable advantage: it significantly reduces energy consumption. All systems on board can use the sun as their primary energy source. The yacht‘s solar drive is not only environmentally friendly, but also extremely quiet.

"SolarImpact is synonymous with state-of-the-art in shipbuilding when it comes to fluid mechanics, highly efficient energy technologies, and sustainability" comments Werner Vögeli, CEO of SolarImpact Yacht AG. "Our yacht concept avoids noise and CO2 emissions and is therefore an important step towards electric mobility in the maritime sector."

Not only is the solar yacht self-sufficient in terms of energy, but with a top speed of over 20 knots it is also exceptionally fast. This is due to the technical components used, which collectively ensure the yacht‘s high overall efficiency and are optimally controlled using artificial intelligence (AI). All key systems are highly automated, so that a single person can even manoeuvre the yacht.

"Our yacht sets new standards when it comes to user-friendliness, convenience and individual freedom. At the same time it caters to a growing desire to trend towards moving one‘s centre of life permanently onto the water," explains Werner Vögeli, CEO of SolarImpact Yacht AG.

Luxury and Comfort on 340 M² The 78-foot yacht offers 340 square metres (3,660 square feet) of luxuriously and functionally designed living space on three levels, and a wide range of options regarding interior furnishings, design, and modern lighting, air-conditioning and sound solutions. The primary energy required for this, too, is supplied by a total of 300 m2 of solar surface; all important components have a redundant set-up. A diesel aggregate additionally ensures the yacht‘s comprehensive operating reliability, even in unfavourable weather conditions such as longer periods of cloud cover.

SolarImpact relies on cooperation with well-known European technology partners. For instance, the drive technology and energy supply were developed in close cooperation with Austria‘s Kreisel Electric GmbH & Co.KG, a company known for developing highly efficient rechargeable battery packs that are among the lightest and most efficient high-performance batteries in the world. In energy generation, SolarImpact cooperates with the American supplier SunPower, whose solar cells currently have the highest possible efficiency. Solbian, a specialist supplier of flexible solar modules, uses these cells to produce the flexible panels that are ultimately installed on the yacht. „However, the technology is not in the foreground: our customers can expect a product that sets new standards in terms of user-friendliness, comfort and convenience, and individual freedom. For instance, our yacht also caters to people’s increasing desire to move their centre of life permanently onto the water. The yacht concept we‘re presenting takes an important step towards maritime e-mobility by avoiding noise and CO2 emissions. We also see this as a special incentive for investors, who not only invest in a promising emerging technology, but also, by purchasing the yacht, pay into an environmental fund that serves to preserve and rebuild the environment for the future.“

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Looking to the future, the shipbuilding industry is driving the energy turnaround. A new generation of environmentally friendly watercraft will soon conquer the oceans.

SolarImpact is not only convincing in terms of its innovative energy supply, its powerful electric propulsion and its attractive design, but also in terms of maximum sailing comfort. Even in meter-high waves she glides almost silently and without swaying. The hull technology is based on the SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) design principle, which reduces the rolling and heeling of the boat by up to 90 percent through physical wave decoupling. This means that the hull lies calmly in the water even in heavy swell.

All systems on board can use the sun as a primary energy source. The drive is not only environmentally friendly, but also extremely quiet. The solar-powered ship is energy self-sufficient and, with a top speed of up to 20 knots, it is amazingly sporty to sail. This is due on the one hand to the various drive components with high overall efficiency. On the other hand, the artificial intelligence (AI) used in energy management, which ensures optimum control. Thanks to the high level of automation of all important systems, a single person can manoeuvre the yacht.

SolarImpact Yacht AG is an innovative company with a clear plan for the future. The team of experienced engineers, designers, entrepreneurs and lateral thinkers has an eye for beautiful forms and a sense for modern technology. Furthermore, the team specialises in the development and design of SWATH luxury yachts powered exclusively by solar energy.

“Technology is not the main focus: our customers expect a product that sets new standards in terms of user-friendliness, comfort and individual freedom. In this way, our yacht meets the increasing desire of people to permanently shift their centre of life to the water. Our concept takes an important step towards maritime e-mobility by avoiding noise and C02 emissions. We also see this as a special incentive for investors. Not only do they invest in a promising technology, they also pay into a fund that helps to preserve and rebuild the environment.”

During his many years of experience at sea, founder and visionary Werner Vögeli became increasingly interested in environmental protection. Thus the idea for a maritime alternative to fossil combustion engines was born. His own research showed that there were hardly any environmentally friendly and seaworthy yachts on the market – especially in the premium segment. This was followed by countless theoretical calculations, model tests in research institutes and self-propelled models at sea. After 5 years of research work, the project has now been realized.

The future is electric

SolarImpact is firmly convinced that the future is electric and there is already great interest in the company’s 100 percent solar-powered SolarImpact 78. It takes brilliant minds to build a yacht that is so complex and full of advanced solutions. SolarImpact therefore relies on cooperation with renowned European technology partners.

Drive technology and energy supply were developed in close cooperation with Kreisel Electric GmbH & Co. KG. The Austrian company is known for the development of battery packs that are among the lightest and most efficient high-performance batteries in the world.

For solar energy generation SolarImpact cooperates with SOLBIAN, the specialist for flexible solar modules in the maritime sector. Here, the most efficient solar cells from the American supplier SunPower are used, which have also sailed around the globe in SOLBIAN modules.

Inviting living areas and spacious cabins – the upscale interior design makes extended stays on board a pure pleasure. Your sun deck is like a private oasis with a unique atmosphere where you can relax in peace and quiet. Thanks to its elegant design, the yacht will become your prestigious residence with a view of the sea. However, she not only impresses with her aesthetics and comfort, but also with her safety, long range and ideal hull shape. This makes long cruises in all sea conditions a pleasure – even for people with the highest expectations.

Comfort and style are your companions at sea

The large windows offer incomparable views and let all areas shine in bright light. Whether you are alone or with selected guests in your home at sea – the interior design leaves nothing to be desired. The spacious living room features a sophisticated lighting concept and state-of-the-art furnishings. Classical and stylish elegance, inviting you to linger. The 78-foot yacht offers 250 square metres of luxuriously and functionally furnished living space on three levels – with individual design options in terms of interior architecture and modern light, air conditioning and sound solutions.

Cocooning, time for family, friends and yourself

Cocooning stands for the retreat into one’s own four walls. Whether alone, as a couple or in a cheerful circle – your floating home will be your cocoon of peace and security. Here you can switch off, relax and tank up on new energy. Spend pleasant hours with your family or invite your friends.

Your second home at sea should be a place of shared experiences, but also offer retreat possibilities. That is why we have set up various areas where you can enjoy your time on board, depending on your taste. If you are looking for relaxation, you can read, listen to music or simply let your thoughts wander. If you feel like company, cook with friends, have stimulating conversations or treat yourself to quality time with your family. Soon you will feel a feeling of complete serenity spreading through your inner self.

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