The latest news on one of the industry's hottest topics: improving the sustainability of boating through more eco-friendly products, by reducing the impact of manufacturing, encouraging more recycling, and preserving the natural resources recreational boating depends on.
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Improved solar panels hold promise for electric boats
New solar cell design unveiled in Morocco said to boost efficiency by up to 90% in a more durable lamination
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Poland’s Lamdo Yachts, PUT Powertrain team up on solar-hydrogen boat
A Polish shipyard plans to build the hull for the new boat and integrate its technology on its craft
New record for commercially scalable perovskite-silicon solar cell
During research to harvest the full spectrum advantages of perovskite for solar cells, Hanwha Solutions Qcells has set a new efficiency record of 28.6%
Fully recycled fibreglass available for non-woven applications
Two German companies have collaborated to supply the marine, aviation and wind energy industries with non-woven fabric made from 100% recycled fibreglass.
Reusable silicone technology greatly reduces waste in moulding
Alan Harper Composites has refined its Fiber Infusion Reusable Silicone Technology with a low-cost valve and established a new distributor in Germany
French consortium produces pioneering thermoplastic hydrofoils
As part of a project exploring the use of recyclable hydrofoils for ocean racing, a new type of foil with built-in sensors is being developed by the Minilab platform.
Study confirms negative carbon footprint of Amorim’s cork decking
Independent validation strengthens position of the ‘Navicork by Amorim’ brand
As Trump shreds climate deal, boating sector steps up work on green boats
The first week of boot Düsseldorf 2025 was one of stark contrasts
DRIFT energy harvesting vessel concept wins eco award
A plan to use sailing catamarans designed to generate green hydrogen whilst sailing has received a prestigious sustainability award.
More solar power from ‘string cell’ design
Has the answer been found to prevent a drop in solar panel output when part of the unit is shaded?
Sanlorenzo partners with MAN to develop new yacht bi-fuel engine
The new engine will be installed on a 50m superyacht by the end of 2027
boatfolk partners with AI programme to drive sustainability innovation
The UK marina group has teamed up with Bright Tide in the launch of Sustain.AI
ICOMIA, EBI, NMMA to develop first globally aligned recreational marine LCA
The announcement comes as the industry gathers at boot Düsseldorf 2025
Bifacial and perovskite advances promise more efficient solar power
Combining two recent developments into one design of solar panel will allow boatbuilders to harness greater amounts of power from a smaller footprint
‘Breakwater’ renewable energy options explored for the US
Breakwaters make perfect platforms for wave energy converters
Suzuki Motor looks to cow dung for biofuel
Engine maker working on project to extract methane from animal waste
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