Posts Tagged ‘photovoltaic’

First Solar-Powered Speedboat Is Here

Tuesday, May 27, 2008 19:55 No Comments

The Dutch Czeers MK1 combines not only great design but also carbon neutral performance. Its about 10 meter (30 feet) long and can reach 55km/h with out any need for refuelling! It is covered with solar/photovoltaic panels that power it up.
I am very curious to see the price that czeers will announce for this boat. [...]

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Solar Lily Pads On Rivers Generate Electricity

Monday, May 12, 2008 20:30 No Comments

I have heard of wind farms going offshore, but this is the first time I heard of an application of photovoltaic cells on water. Placing Solar Lily Pads in rivers and lakes is definitely the right step towards a carbon neutral city, it looks good, artistic and it generates energy. We all hope to see [...]

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