MS Tûranor PlanetSolar, known under the project name PlanetSolar, founded by the Swiss explorer Raphaël Domjan, is the largest solar-powered boat in the world[2] and launched on 31 March 2010. It was designed and engineered by LOMOcean Marine.
In May 2012, it became the first solar electric vehicle ever to circumnavigate the globe taking 584 days between 2010 and 2012.[3]
The boat was renamed Race for Water in 2015, after the name of the foundation which then operated it. It was dedicated to water conservation missions and to protect the oceans from plastic pollution.[4] In 2021, new owners Porrima projects renamed the ship Porrima.[5]
The 31-metre boat is covered by 537 m2[6] of solar panels rated at 93 kWp,[7] which in turn connect to two electric motors, one in each hull.[2] There are 8.5 tons of lithium-ion batteries in the ship's two hulls.[8] The boat's shape allows it to reach speeds of up to 10 knots (19 km/h).[1] The hull was model tested in wind tunnels and was tank tested to determine its hydrodynamics and aerodynamics. The boat was designed to be used as a luxury yacht after the record attempt was finished.[9]
It is currently being used as an Ambassador for the project Race for Water.
View of the bow, showing the three hulls.
The boat is registered in Switzerland and was financed by a German entrepreneur, Immo Ströher and designed by New Zealand naval architect Craig Loomes.[10] Construction cost was €15 million.[11] The name Tûranor, derived from J.R.R. Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings, translates to "The Power of the Sun".[12]
Around the worldedit
PlanetSolar in Hamburg, 2010
On 27 September 2010, Tûranor PlanetSolar set off from Monaco to circumnavigate the globe solely with the aid of solar power. One aim of the project was to focus public awareness on the importance of renewable energies for environmental protection.
The boat had a full-time crew of four including:[13]
Erwann Le Rouzic of France, skipper for the second half of the voyage from Nouméa to Monaco
Additional crew members joined the voyage during select legs of the voyage including extra security in the Gulf of Aden.[14]
A significant stopover was Cancún, Mexico, during the 2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference held there from 29 November to 10 December 2010. During the expedition, Tûranor PlanetSolar broke two records: the fastest crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by solar boat and the longest distance ever covered by a solar electric vehicle. Tûranor PlanetSolar returned to Monaco on 4 May 2012 after 584 days sailing around the globe.
2013 voyage and transatlantic recordedit
After an engine refit, Tûranor PlanetSolar broke its own record, crossing the Atlantic Ocean from Las Palmas to Saint Martin in the Caribbean in only 22 days, four days faster than on the circumnavigation trip. The boat left Las Palmas on 25 April and arrived in Marigot on Saint Martin on 18 May. The trip led to Miami, Florida, and then continued as a scientific expedition along the Gulf Stream.[15] On the return trip the boat reached St John's, Newfoundland, on 1 August 2013 before heading back across the Atlantic.[16] The story of Tûranor PlanetSolar can be found in Kevin Desmond's 280-page Electric Boats and Ships: a History published by McFarland Books in September 2017.
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MS Turanor PlanetSolar known under the project name PlanetSolar founded by the Swiss explorer Raphael Domjan is the largest solar powered boat in the world 2 and launched on 31 March 2010 It was designed and engineered by LOMOcean Marine PlanetSolar in Miami FloridaHistorySwitzerlandNameMS Turanor PlanetSolarOwnerPlanetSolar SA from 2015 Race For Water FoundationBuilderKnierim Yachtbau Kiel GermanyCost 15 millionLaunched31 March 2010General characteristics 1 Class and typeYachtDisplacement85 tonnesLength31 m 35 m with flaps Beam15 m 23 m with flaps Propulsion2 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Electrical Motors 60 kW each max 1600 rpm 2 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Electrical Motors 10 kW each max 1000 rpmSpeed10 knots 19 km h 12 mph max 5 knots 9 3 km h 5 8 mph cruising Crew4In May 2012 it became the first solar electric vehicle ever to circumnavigate the globe taking 584 days between 2010 and 2012 3 The boat was renamed Race for Water in 2015 after the name of the foundation which then operated it It was dedicated to water conservation missions and to protect the oceans from plastic pollution 4 In 2021 new owners Porrima projects renamed the ship Porrima 5 Contents 1 Technical characteristics 2 Around the world 3 2013 voyage and transatlantic record 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksTechnical characteristics editThe 31 metre boat is covered by 537 m2 6 of solar panels rated at 93 kWp 7 which in turn connect to two electric motors one in each hull 2 There are 8 5 tons of lithium ion batteries in the ship s two hulls 8 The boat s shape allows it to reach speeds of up to 10 knots 19 km h 1 The hull was model tested in wind tunnels and was tank tested to determine its hydrodynamics and aerodynamics The boat was designed to be used as a luxury yacht after the record attempt was finished 9 It is currently being used as an Ambassador for the project Race for Water nbsp View of the bow showing the three hulls The boat is registered in Switzerland and was financed by a German entrepreneur Immo Stroher and designed by New Zealand naval architect Craig Loomes 10 Construction cost was 15 million 11 The name Turanor derived from J R R Tolkien s novel The Lord of the Rings translates to The Power of the Sun 12 Around the world edit nbsp PlanetSolar in Hamburg 2010On 27 September 2010 Turanor PlanetSolar set off from Monaco to circumnavigate the globe solely with the aid of solar power One aim of the project was to focus public awareness on the importance of renewable energies for environmental protection The boat had a full time crew of four including 13 Raphael Domjan of Switzerland expedition leader Christian Ochsenbein of Switzerland electrical engineer Jens Langwasser of Germany quartermaster Patrick Marchesseau of France skipper for the first half of the voyage from Monaco to Noumea and the high risk leg from Abu Dhabi to Port Sudan Erwann Le Rouzic of France skipper for the second half of the voyage from Noumea to MonacoAdditional crew members joined the voyage during select legs of the voyage including extra security in the Gulf of Aden 14 A significant stopover was Cancun Mexico during the 2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference held there from 29 November to 10 December 2010 During the expedition Turanor PlanetSolar broke two records the fastest crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by solar boat and the longest distance ever covered by a solar electric vehicle Turanor PlanetSolar returned to Monaco on 4 May 2012 after 584 days sailing around the globe 2013 voyage and transatlantic record editAfter an engine refit Turanor PlanetSolar broke its own record crossing the Atlantic Ocean from Las Palmas to Saint Martin in the Caribbean in only 22 days four days faster than on the circumnavigation trip The boat left Las Palmas on 25 April and arrived in Marigot on Saint Martin on 18 May The trip led to Miami Florida and then continued as a scientific expedition along the Gulf Stream 15 On the return trip the boat reached St John s Newfoundland on 1 August 2013 before heading back across the Atlantic 16 The story of Turanor PlanetSolar can be found in Kevin Desmond s 280 page Electric Boats and Ships a History published by McFarland Books in September 2017 See also editAditya India s first solar ferry MY Ady Gil biodiesel powered LOMOcean design List of circumnavigations List of solar powered boats Solar Impulse first solar aircraft to circumnavigate the world Solar vehicleReferences edit a b Technical Data Sheet PlanetSolar Archived from the original on 2010 07 05 a b Pilato Fabrizio 26 February 2010 PlanetSolar 100 catamaran has 38 000 photovaltaic solar cells set to sail in March Mobile Magazine Archived from the original on 2 March 2010 Gieffers Hanna 4 May 2012 Ankunft in Monaco Solarboot schafft Weltumrundung in 584 Tagen Spiegel Online in German Retrieved 5 May 2012 The Boat Planet Solar A new owner for the Race for Water vessel www sailworldcruising com Retrieved 2022 05 19 First Circumnavigation by Solar Powered Boat Guinness Records PlanetSolar Unveils World s Largest Solar Boat Environment News Service February 27 2010 An inside look at the world s largest solar powered boat The Verge June 22 2013 PlanetSolar LOMOcean Design Retrieved 2010 04 24 permanent dead link The Boat Planet Solar website Behling Frank 24 April 2010 Das Solarschiff fahrt in German Kieler Nachrichten Archived from the original on 26 April 2010 A Milestone in the Progress of Solar Mobility PlanetSolar Archived from the original on 2010 07 05 Team Fondation PlanetSolar www planetsolar swiss Retrieved 2020 12 19 Logbook Fondation PlanetSolar www planetsolar swiss Log Entry of March 5th 2012 Retrieved 2020 12 19 PlanetSolar four days faster across the Atlantic Sail World 19 May 2013 Retrieved 19 May 2013 Hayward Rhonda 2 August 2013 Solar ship visits St John s The Telegram Retrieved 14 August 2016 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Turanor PlanetSolar ship 2010 Official website archived PlanetSolar Foundation Documentary on PlanetSolar s circumnavigation of the globe on YouTubePortals nbsp Renewable energy nbsp Energy nbsp Switzerland Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Turanor PlanetSolar amp oldid 1187095500, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
