Catamaran Solar Panels

We found we could easily have done without the wind generator.

Catamaran solar panels.

Solar panels add convenience to sailing. On our island spirit we had solar panels and a wind generator. Enjoy all the benefits of a power catamaran with the addition of solar energy. The source of energy is also free and abundant.

Silent yachts is an austrian company that produces oceangoing solar electric production catamarans has announced the expansion of its range. They are especially popular on multihulls where panel mounting options are numerous. The shipyard is adding three new models. Pv solar panels for catamarans articles catamaran electrical systems pv solar panels are now an accepted part of a cruising boat s electrical power inventory and rightly so they produce consistent power year after year with no noise smell or moving parts.

We have had solar panels on the last two cruising catamarans that we have owned and thus have first hand experience. The silent 44 silent 60 and a tri deck version of the flagship silent 80. The in house built solar panels installed are the world s lightest solar power system. With the abundance of solar panels on board each boat every silent yachts model is able to cruise for 100 nautical miles in complete silence.

The 60 m solar panels produce so much energy that the catamaran can drive up the rhine german river with 10 km h despite the countercurrent. Even while at anchor the solar powered generators keep the yacht powered quietly for an unprecedented boating experience. Thermal balance to reduce the energy consumption on board sunreef yachts electric catamaran range features carefully insulated interiors. The height of 3m 10ft above the water line prevents that the solar panels are getting splashed with salty water and reduce the energy production.