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Energy Boat Challenge, in Monaco the challenge of the “cleanest” boat

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A race for projects for the boating of the future. The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, which opens its eighth edition on 6 July in the Principality, is perhaps one of the most interesting showcases on what will or may come from research and then from the industry of propulsion boats from alternative sources. Organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco, together with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the International Federation of Power Boating, it is essentially a meeting between researchers, academics, future engineers, inventors and professionals of the nautical and energy sector with the aim, in fact, the “cleanest” boat.

In Monaco the showcase on “clean” boats

The challenge

It is a moment of confrontation, but also of challenge, obviously at sea. There are three classes, in which inventors will have to compete, with the practical translation of their visions. There are 35 teams overall, 17 that will compete in the Energy Class, from 12 countries, including Italy, France, the Netherlands, Monaco, Portugal, England, Greece and Germany, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, China and Peru. Applicants must design a propulsion system using a renewable energy source of their choice, but with all teams limited to using the same amount of energy, to be applied on a catamaran made available by the Yacht Club de Monaco.

The Solar Class rewards boats powered by solar energy alone. One-on-one duels, a slalom course and endurance races are scheduled, for which about 15 teams from all over Europe are expected.

Finally, the Offshore Class / Open Sea, which is mainly open to units already on the market or about to enter it. They face several challenging events to test their boats’ range, including a 16 nautical mile (29.6 km) race from Monaco to Ventimiglia, an endurance course and a maneuverability challenge. For electric or hydrogen boats already on the market or under development, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge thus becomes a sort of litmus test at sea.

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I focus
Hydrogen will also be discussed as a power system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Last September, not surprisingly, France unveiled its plans to become a major player in hydrogen by 2030. In Monaco there will be six teams that have already confirmed that they are following this path for their project, such as SBM Offshore E-Racing Team or Team Altran (CapGemini Group).

Another area of ​​study is the life cycle and reuse of materials.


The world of the electric
It is no mystery that the nautical sector is also moving towards hybrid and electric engines. According to an IDTech survey, 15,000 electric boats were sold worldwide last year. Not an exorbitant number, but destined to grow. Also IDTech speaks of 75 thousand by the end of the decade. Something is moving. For example, the Swedish start-up X-Shore, which received support from investors for 15 million euros for the series production of its Eelex 8000, a sort of 26-foot day cruiser powered by a 120 kw battery that it can reach 40 knots and holds a cruising speed of 25 knots.

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