Cataraman Solar Panel Mounted

Skeptics continue to question whether solar powered sailing is really viable but after a successful award winning concept turned catamaran in 2009 the answer is yes.

Cataraman solar panel mounted.

Solar panels come in all sizes and shapes for use on boats as an extra source of energy. See our updated solar catamarans article. The simplest approach is to weld or bolt horizontal struts the width of a solar panel onto the top rail of the arch as shown in sketch g. Photo by tor johnson.

It s becoming more popular among sailors not only because they can keep lights and appliances solar panels read more. These solar catamaran concept boats are now in production as silent yachts. Sometimes it can be awkward to find a safe place to mount a wind generator on a cat due to their long booms but with care they can be mounted aft well outboard on specially designed gantries. Solar panels convert the sun s incoming radiation light directly into electricity which can be used to charge batteries and operate dc loads.

The sunwave 54 solar catamaran is more than a concept but since the sunwave 54 solar. Solar panels like those seen mounted below and on the opposite page have helped cruisers go green. The solar electric catamaran can be equipped with removable roll down screens on every side for flexibility in every situation. They are especially popular on multihulls where panel mounting options are numerous.