First circumnavigation by solar-powered boat
MS TÛRANOR PlanetSolar (Switzerland) circumnavigated the world
in a westward direction from Monaco
in 1 year 7 months and 7 days
from 27 September 2010 to 4 May 2012
on solar power only.
The boat had accumulated 32,410 nautical miles
(60,023 km; 37,296 miles)
on its arrival in Monaco.
Crew member : Mister Erwann Le Rouzic
French Captain / Master
16,409 nautical miles covered on board
The helm of the PlanetSolar
The 512 m2 of photovoltaic panel power 6 blocks of lithium-ion battery
The shutter sequentially propulsion
The designer of PlanetSolar, Craig Loomes from New Zealand,
has already imagined numerous innovative ships around the world.
Several months of research enabled to finish the ideal
dimensions and design of this double hull vessel with respect to the chosen journey.
Engineers had to optimise the energy collection and stocking
but also the aerodynamics, the ship’s propulsion and the choice of materials.
The incredibly light carbon structure of this futuristic vessel
with electric motorisation is extremely durable.
PlanetSolar is the biggest solar ship in the world.
The 512 m2 of photovoltaic panel power 6 blocks of lithium-ion battery,
a technology that offers maximal power and energy density,
thus enabling a navigation time that is unmatched to date !
Indeed, each new sunrise provides the catamaran with the light needed to continue its journey…
Baptised Tûranor PlanetSolar, which means power of the sun
in J.R.R Tolkien mythology, this clean
and quiet vessel has been launched in March 2010 in Kiel,
Germany, in the shipyards of Knierim Yachtbau after 14 months of construction.
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