{"id":5875,"date":"2017-03-30T13:41:02","date_gmt":"2017-03-30T13:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portal.solar.com\/learn\/boat-powered-by-100-clean-energy-set-for-a-6-year-journey-across-the-globe\/"},"modified":"2019-10-01T19:20:24","modified_gmt":"2019-10-01T19:20:24","slug":"boat-powered-by-100-clean-energy-set-for-a-6-year-journey-across-the-globe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/boat-powered-by-100-clean-energy-set-for-a-6-year-journey-across-the-globe\/","title":{"rendered":"Boat Powered By 100% Clean Energy Set For A 6 Year Journey Across The Globe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Solar panels are now on the high seas \u2013 sailing away using emission-free energy! The Energy Observer is set to sail around the world using only clean energy. We can all watch as the Energy Observer sets sail in 2017 on a 6-year voyage across the globe powered solely by renewable energy and hydrogen.<\/p>\n<p>The Observer is the first clean energy, self-sufficient boat.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Energy Observer<\/em> was a race boat once powered by fuel. Today, the boat\u2019s batteries running the electric motor will be powered by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Solar panels<\/li>\n<li>Wind turbines<\/li>\n<li>Self-generated hydrogen fuel cells from the sun and wind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Setting sail from Paris and making its way to 101 ports in 50 countries, the <em>Energy Observer<\/em> is a visionary 1983, 100-foot sailboat boasting a successful record in open-sea sailing races. The incredible vessel is creating a bright future for clean energy on the open seas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Designed for Clean Energy Production<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Equipped with a kite sail, the Energy Observer converts seawater into powerful renewable energy and hydrogen fuel through electrolysis \u2013 a unique chemical process.<\/p>\n<p><em>I believe that it is fantastic that a boat powered by hydrogen . . . will travel the world<\/em>, \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/news\/business\/articles\/2017-01-11\/zero-emission-boat-prepares-for-round-the-world-odyssey\">Mark Z. Jacobson, Stanford University Engineering Professor.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <em>Energy Observer<\/em> is proof that solar panels are increasing in recognition for 100 percent renewable energy technology solving:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Energy security<\/li>\n<li>Job creation<\/li>\n<li>Air pollution<\/li>\n<li>Climate issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <em>Energy Observer<\/em> will set sail with the solar, wind and self-generated hydrogen using sea water. The sailboat will self-power indefinitely with green, emission-free technology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>No Carbon-Emitting Fossil Fuels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All aboard! This is the first sailboat having an autonomous means of producing hydrogen. The sailboat\u2019s batteries feed its electric motor from good weather by solar and wind energy. When sun and wind are lacking, stored hydrogen will take control. The stored hydrogen will be generated by electrolysis powered by the solar panels and two wind turbines on board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean Energy One-Stop Marketplace<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Solar.com is an innovative one-stop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/\">online clean energy marketplace<\/a> committed to accelerating the adoption of renewable technologies for homes and businesses spanning the nation. Reduce your electricity bill and carbon footprint by reaching out to our clean energy experts today.<\/p>\n<p>All costs for using our exciting online solar marketplace are paid by reputable, pre-qualified installers. Call <strong>888.454.9979<\/strong> and chat with one of our solar experts for only 15 minutes. Or, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/\">here<\/a> and find the better buy for a clean energy system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Solar panels are now on the high seas \u2013 sailing away using emission-free energy! 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