A Wind Power Assist For Spectacular Wildlife Filmmaking
Wind power gives an assist to low-impact wildlife filmmaking in “Animals Up Close.”
sailboats
100% Wind Energy To Propel A Cargo Ship That Looks Like A Racing Yacht
A new cargo ship will use 100% wind energy to ferry goods between Europe and the US, without the carbon baggage.
Syroco Kite-Powered Foil Set To Shatter Sailing Speed Record
Fascinating, but as an avid sailor, I have a hard time calling that a “sailboat”.
The Japanese Are Developing Greener Sailboats
The government of Japan is working with a consortium of maritime shipping companies and the University Of Tokyo to develop more energy-efficient sailboats. This might be a response to increased emissions standards slated for 2015 by the International Maritime Organization, a UN affiliate. The government will provide $96,670 (10 million yen) in … [continued]
Solar Power Installation On Sailboat “Groovy”
A sailboat named Groovy has been equipped with a solar power system that powers the boat’s refrigerator, freezer, laptops, a 22″ TV, a stereo, and more. And this isn’t the couple’s first solar-powered mobile home. “My husband and I have been traveling full-time by sailboat and RV for the past 6 … [continued]
Wind-Powered Tall Ships Are Once Again Important As Oil Prices Hurt Trade
Sometimes it takes an energy crisis to make us realize the value of old technology. As oil prices soar, tall wind-powered ships are looking like an increasingly viable alternative. The first commercial cargo of French wine to be transported by sailboat in the modern era is due to arrive in … [continued]
