Weird Looking Sails Bring Wind Energy Back To Cargo Ships
Wind energy returns to the global shipping industry, with a futuristic assist from motorsports and yacht racing.
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High-Tech Hard Sails Transform Old Cargo Ships Into Racing Yachts
Wing-like rigid sails are leaping from the rarified world of yacht racing to the backs of cargo ships.
Hard, Round, Tiltable Sails Add Wind Power To Energy Efficient Shipping
Norsepower has big plans to bring wind power back to the shipping industry, with an assist from the Magnus effect to save fuel and maximize energy efficiency.
Cargo Ships Reclaim Wind Power With High Tech Rigid Sails
The return of wind power slips a much-needed dose of clean energy into the global shipping industry as it seeks to avoid an upward spiral of carbon emissions.
Explosion-Proof Wind Energy Harvester For Cargo Ships: Not A Dream
The Finnish firm Norsepower has explosion-proofed its unique tilt-able, tube-shaped wind energy harvesting devices for cargo ships.
Wind Power Returns To Cargo Ships, Now With Plastic Bottles
Why wait for alternative fuels? Norsepower is scaling up its plans for bringing wind power back to the cargo shipping industry.
New Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Features Vertical Axis Technology
A new floating offshore wind turbine deploys vertical axis technology to cut costs and simplify the supply chain.
Maritime Wind Energy Plot Thickens As UK Startup Applies F1 Know-How
Shipping industry taps new “hard sail” aerodynamic wind energy harvesting devices to cut its carbon footprint (or, just shop less).
Cargo Ships Return To Wind Power, Again
Wind power is attracting more heavy hitters in the global shipping industry, including Sea-Cargo and Sumitomo.
Lloyd’s Register Gets Behind Wind Power For Cargo Ships
Only a handful of cargo ships use wind power today, but Lloyd’s Register has stamped its seal of approval on new rotor sail technology that improves energy efficiency and reduces carbon emissions.
