World''s first inland solar ship to glide on sun power with 192 panels
Dutch solar innovator Wattlab and German inland shipping giant HGK Shipping have teamed up to launch the world''s first hybrid solar-powered inland vessel as part of an ambitious
This Hybrid Cargo Ship Boasts One of the Most Innovative Solar
New Dutch cargo ship is the first of its kind to sport a massive but flexible solar power system for its hotel load, in addition to hybrid-electric propulsion
Blue Marlin
A new generation of solar-equipped vessels HGK Shipping, which operates a fleet of 350 vessels across Europe''s waterways, has teamed up with Dutch maritime solar specialist Wattlab to
HGK Launches First Inland Cargo Vessel Capable of Sailing With Solar Power
A newly built inland dry goods vessel, Blue Marlin, was named last week in Hamburg, Germany, and became the world''s first hybrid solar-power inland shipping vessel, as well as
World''s First Solar-Powered Ship Arrives
Measuring approximately 86 meters in length, the “Blue Marlin” is equipped with 192 high-efficiency solar panels, capable of generating an estimated 37,500 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
First Solar Powered Inland Shipping Vessel
The Blue Marlin, an inland cargo vessel equipped with 192 solar panels, docked at De Gerlien van Tiem shipyard. The vessel is the first inland shipping vessel capable of using solar power
The Blue Marlin, World''s First Hybrid Solar-Powered Inland Cargo Ship
HGK Shipping has around 350 ships that transports about 43 million tonnes of cargo every year. By using solar power, the company is reducing its fuel consumption and thereby lowering
Blue Marlin Becomes World''s First Solar-Powered Inland Cargo Vessel
The solar system on the Blue Marlin is more advanced. Unlike the Helios, the Blue Marlin''s solar power setup is fully integrated, meaning it supports both low-voltage systems (like lighting and
“This Solar Ship Is the Future of River Travel,” Declares Visionary
The Blue Marlin features an array of 192 solar panels capable of generating up to 37,500 kilowatt-hours annually. This solar setup works in tandem with four diesel generators, enabling a
Blue Marlin Becomes World''s First Hybrid Solar-Powered Cargo Ship
Dutch solar technology company Wattlab and Germany''s HGK Shipping have unveiled the Blue Marlin, the world''s first hybrid solar-powered inland cargo vessel. Officially christened in