The Swiss company Swiss Sustainable Yachts has with the Aquon One one Super luxury yacht presented which of two different renewable forms of energy is driven. Both Solar cells as well as Hydrogen fuel cells used.
The decisive one advantage compared to an electric drive Range be which by the Principle of electrolysis as well as infinite is.
The first models are supposed to go 2023 at a cost of about 6 million euros to enter the sea.
Virtually unlimited range & 16 knots top speed
the 64 square meter solar cellscovering the hardtop of the yacht hydrogen. This is done in the solar-powered electrolyser, which extracts the hydrogen from the desalinated seawater. The hydrogen is then in one Fuel-electric drive used with fuel cells. This electric motor does 134 hp per hull.
To also without exposure to sunlight to be able to function there is next to smaller battery banks for the on-board power, one Carbon tankwhere the hydrogen is stored in compressed form. In this way the Energy generation as well as energy storage no emissions released. The Aquon One is considered to be the world’s first solar-hydrogen yacht.
So that one limitless Can travel far but must make up a significant portion of the journey sunlight take place. Likewise, the Cruising speed from 8 knots up 4-6 knots be reduced. Only then does it work Electrolysis process on the super yacht. At the top the ship reaches a speed of 16 knots, which corresponds to approx. 30 km / h.
250 m2 Living space offers enough space for 10 passengers
Like a luxury yacht, there is no lack of amenities on board. Networked equipment such as refrigerator, washing machine or dishwasher are just as standard as that “Smart Home” control using smartphones.
At the top of the ship is a so-called “Flybridge”, in German that means the Control point. You can also find one Open-air business space with lounge. There is also no need to do without an outdoor kitchen with a bar.
The main deck is from Common rooms, a living room and the main kitchen dominates. There is also the dining area and the terrace. The lower deck houses the Master and guest bedrooms, baths and crew quarters.
Orders since 2021 – first deliveries from 2023
Anyone who has tasted blood, or rather water, can get an Aqoun One order since November. The catch, however, is the price. In approximately 6 million euros ($ 6.8 million) are due to be able to call the luxury yacht his own. The ship is built by the Latvian shipyard “Latitude Yachts”. away 2023 the first Aquon One will then set sail.
Source: newatlas.com