Contact this contributing writer at [email protected]. The Cedarville University Solar Boat Team has been inspiring young engineers to put their education into practice since 1997. Solar boat ...

Boston Gerard D'Aboville is an experienced navigator -- he's rowed alone across both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. He's accustomed to monitoring the wind and the current. But as the captain of the ...

The quest for sustainable fishing practices has gained significant momentum in recent years, driven by the increasing awareness of the environmental impacts of traditional fishing methods. One ...

KINGSTON, New York — Behind the diesel-powered Rip Van Winkle party boat, across from Mathilda, the decommissioned 19th-century tugboat, and about 1,000 yards upriver from the rusted husk of a retired ...

More than 20 solar powered boats, built by middle school and high school students from schools throughout the Central Valley, competed in the 2nd annual SMUD Solar Regatta Race on Friday at the Rancho ...

While it might not be the world’s largest solar boat or the fastest, this modest home-built solar-powered boat does the job and comfortably accommodates six passengers. Dubbed “Firefly,” it was built ...

Portland, OR, Sept. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global solar boat market generated $0.65 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $2 ...

The vast majority of boats rely on fossil fuels that tax the environment. Fortunately, alternative energy is on the rise in the marine world, and solar-powered ships are prepared to sail into a much ...

A group of Swiss people will soon attempt to realize the first Atlantic crossing with a solar boat. This ship, named "sun21," is a 14-meter-long catamaran able to sleep 5 or 6 persons. The goal is to ...

When famed "Free Solo" climber Alex Honnold decided to donate one-third of his income to climate solutions, his top priority was funding projects that could increase access to renewable energy. What ...

Integration with boat systems involves configuring the solar array to power propulsion systems, refrigeration units, and other essential equipment, ensuring seamless operation even under variable ...