Unveiled the world’s largest solar boat in Germany
With solar energy “Planet Sunshine catamaran No. 25, available in northern German city of Kiel. d5318 , The ship was called the largest world manufacturer of solar powered boats is scheduled to begin next year cruising the world.
“Planet Sunshine” long by 31 meters wide and 15 meters, a displacement of 60 tons, the ship speed up to 14 (26 km per hour). The hull above the area of 500 square meters is equipped with solar panels, the cockpit is located in a central front of bright white bump.
“Planet Sunshine” cost about 24 million U.S. dollars. This Swiss manufacturer said: “Planet Sunshine” reach the world advanced level in the design, you can wave and navigation while gently sailing process “calm, clean.”
“Planet Sunshine” is scheduled from July to September this year, the sea trials, from April next year trip around the world, will last 140 days. 372772-001 , Ready to lead his world tour, said two crew members should be about 4 million square kilometers, will attempt to sail closer to the equator, as far as possible to get more sun.
Manufacturers have said the journey to the world to promote solar and other clean energies.