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Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo / Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo North America NEWS: Renewable and free, wind power looks set to play an important role in future decarbonization strategies. E&H Marine rounds up some of the latest wind-assisted propulsion vessel projects. As the focus on climate challenges grows, the latest International Maritime Organization greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets call for a 40% decrease in emissions (compared with 2008) by 2030, rising to 50% in 2050. With the shipping industry responsible for around 3% of GHG emissions globally, there has never been a more pressing time to adopt more efficient means of motion. Redeployment of wind power is the simplest form of propulsion, utilizing the latest technologies such as wing or rotor sails and parafoil kite systems to deliver vessels that are more efficient and less polluting. Read the full article where we feature: Norsepower rotor sails, BAR Technologies WindWings, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL)Wind Challenger, ANEMOI rotor sails and Airseas Seawing. https://lnkd.in/eu2x8Z5v

"Redeployment of wind power is the simplest form of propulsion, utilizing the latest technologies such as wing or rotor sails and parafoil kite systems to deliver vessels that are more efficient and less polluting" https://lnkd.in/dXr8nfm6

#WindWings' DNV type approval was granted in June 2023. Each wing is 37.5m tall, with a central section 10m wide and two movable outer sections, each with a width of 5m. The structure can also move as a whole and folds down for canal passage or port entry. Four WindWings were installed on the Berge Bulk Newcastlemax carrier Berge Olympus in 2023. Each has a total surface area of 3,000m2, and the four-wing setup is predicted to bring overall vessel savings of 6 tons of fuel and 19.5 tons of CO2 emissions per day on an average global route.  #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #WindEnergy #EnergyEfficiency #WindPower #Decarbonization #Decarbonisation #WindPropulsion https://lnkd.in/etniN4Bn

Explore the technical specifications and potential industry impact of Radia’s WindRunner, the world’s largest cargo plane to transport next-generation wind turbine components. This groundbreaking aircraft promises to accelerate the global shift towards sustainable energy

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘁-𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗚𝗛𝗚 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟱𝟬? We don’t have the answer, but we certainly do our best to help drive the industry forward by developing new technology with the aim of achieving more energy efficient vessels. ⚡ In this article, our Chief Technology Officer Øystein Longva and Product Manager for Power & Propulsion, Jogeir Skinnes talk about how Vard Electro is working towards realization of all-electric SOV operations by combining onboard technologies with offshore charging stations.  🔍 What are your thoughts on the future of maritime technology and sustainability? Share your insights in the comments below! #maritimeindustry #maritimeinnovation #maritimetechnology #IMO #offshorewind

We focus on the systems where we can utilize our technology to reduce the GHG emissions. By having many small steps we can help you take a big leap. #SeaQ #maritimeindustry #windpower #digitaltransformation #futureonboard

Can wind assist technology help solve the problem of emissions reduction in the maritime industry? The answer is yes, but successful implementation requires the right type of solution and integration

Could this alleviate some #windturbine siting issues? Will municipalities be willing to revisit setback regulations for reduced noise emittance? Another question from my professional side... what possible impact will this development have on (wrong) lightning attachments? Remember - #lightning is hot air and is greatly affected by turbulence and airflow around the structures it is trying to attach to. Delft University of Technology Daniele Ragni + Bieke von den Hoff + Friso Hartog #windenergy #innovation #acoustics #powerperformance

Friday Fun Fact: World’s First Wind-Powered Cargo Ship Sets Sail In 1100 AD, the Chinese were the first to use boats that relied solely on wind power to ply the waters. These Chinese junks were used as transport and fighting ships, and were in use long before western ships that included such features. Last month a modern-day version was launched from China for a 6 week sail to Brazil. The Pyxis Ocean is massive cargo ship retrofitted with a pair of nearly 125-foot-tall “wing sails” constructed from the same material as wind turbines. The design, harkening back to traditional boat propulsion methods, is a new template for wind-powered ocean liners that could reduce the vessel’s lifetime emissions by as much as 30 percent. Pyxis Ocean’s WindWings can save 1.5 tonnes of fuel per wing, per day. One project collaborator estimated a ship using four such wings could save as much as 20 tonnes of CO2 every day. #windwing #decarbonization #innovation https://lnkd.in/gxcay6W2

Always nice to see an article based on real world facts and results. Would have been nice for them to have also included the estimated savings on fuel costs. I suppose people in the know will figure out the estimates for themselves. Wind - not just for power generating turbines! https://lnkd.in/eYN6jy5R