Solar Sails for the Filthy Rich

Solar Sails Solar Sailor

Lets say you're rich. Really rich. Richer than all hell. And you want to "go green." Before you answer with "cut back on my private jetting" or "unload a house or two," pause for a moment and recall just how filthy wealthy you are.
Yup. Solar sails for your super yacht.
An Australian-based tech firm, Solar Sailor, is working on just that—massive sails embedded with solar panels. A computer pivots the sails toward the sun (it's always sunny in the French Riviera!) and the energy collected is used to power the yacht. CEO Robert Dane thinks a whopping 10 percent of the fuel consumption could be offset by the panels. Ten percent? Wonder how much energy you'd save by turning down the jets on your diamond-encrusted hot tub.

Solar Catamarans Ideal on rivers, lakes & canals With low cost, low emissions, enhanced passenger comfort and low impact on the environment, you will enjoy support from patrons, government, councils, waterfront restaurants, shop owners and local residents.
	100 pax
	PASSENGERS LENGTH ENERGY SPEED FACILITIES	100 pax 19.3m Parallel Hybrid 0 - 6 knots Solar / Batteries, 7 - 20 knots Fuel Cafe - TV, DVD, Cabin Air Con, Toilet
	250 pax
	PASSENGERS LENGTH ENERGY SPEED FACILITIES	250 pax 34.3m Series Hybrid 0 - 6 knots Solar / Batteries, 7 - 12 knots Fuel Bar - Internal x 1, External x 1 Dining / Lounge Area, Cabin Air Con, Toilets
Solar Sailor Catamarans Ideal on harbours, bays & inter-island transport Solar Sailor Cats add sun and wind to offer compelling returns on investment for operators and the best solution for reducing pollution available in the market today. Utilising Hybrid Marine Power, these technically advanced vessels are enabled for the use of fuel cells when they become commercially available.
	100 pax
	PASSENGERS LENGTH ENERGY SPEED FACILITIES	100 pax 20m / 66ft Series Hybrid 0 - 7 knots Solar / Wind / Batteries, 8 - 12 knots Fuel Cafe, Bar, Toilets x 2
	149 pax
	PASSENGERS LENGTH ENERGY SPEED FACILITIES	149 pax 27m / 81ft Series Hybrid 0 - 7 knots Solar / Wind / Batteries, 8 - 20 knots Fuel Cafe, Bar, Toilets - standard x 2, disabled x 1
	250 pax
	PASSENGERS LENGTH ENERGY SPEED FACILITIES	250 pax 35m / 105ft Series Hybrid 0 - 7 knots Solar / Wind / Batteries, 8 - 18 knots Fuel Cafe, Bar, Galley, Dining / Lounge area , Toilets x 4
	600 pax
	PASSENGERS LENGTH ENERGY SPEED FACILITIES	600 pax 36.4m / 120ft Parallel Hybrid 0 - 6 knots Solar / Wind / Batteries, 7 - 14 knots Fuel Cafe x 2 - TV & DVD, Inclinator on main deck stairs Dance floor, Toilets - standard x 5, disabled x 1
	Solar Sailor Trimarans use Parallel Hybrid technology. The centre hull is a conventional drive with bow thrusters, the outriggers contains the electric drive, giving exceptional maneuverability and zero emissions at low speed. The vessel features one large Solar Wing above the wheelhouse, folding down to serve as a canopy over passengers or to reduce windage.