Is hydrogen power the future of superyachts? Sanlorenzo seems to think so.
Perotti has bought the very first hull in order to fund the development and test the new technology before making it available for Sanlorenzo’s clients. Think of him as a very lucky test pilot. The CEO also confirmed that this will be the world’s first 164-foot motor yacht to feature the emissions-free technology.Wikimedia Commons
To help with the lofty endeavor, Sanlorenzo has signed an exclusive agreement with Siemens Energy. Together, the duo plan to more widely integrate fuel cells in the 79 to 262 foot yachting sector with a new generation hybrid propulsion system that will be showcased for the first time in the newSo, how does it work? According to the yard, the hydrogen fuel cells will generate electricity from reformed methanol to power the vessel.
It’s worth noting that the hydrogen setup will power the hotel load and not the propulsion system as that’s considered to be the most damaging when it comes to carbon emissions. Sanlorenzo has not yet shared any details about the superyacht’s design, but the yard has been exploring asymmetrical designs more frequently with models like theRelated Stories
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