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Friday 19 July 2024 Saint-Malo The Innovations
The Energy Observatory: discover the beginnings of the project!
Interviews
Projects
Energy
On June 14, Victorien Erussard presented a new project at the Palais du Grand Large: the Energy Observatory. A unique space where the boat will be exhibited, allowing the public to project themselves into a desirable new energy future. Interview with museographer Aude Planterose.
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Thursday 6 June 2024 Atlantic Ocean The Innovations
The environmental cost of XXL ships
Industrie maritime
Pollution de l'océan
Développement durable
Commerce mondial
The North Atlantic Ocean is a crucial artery for global trade. Cargo ships transporting everything - from electronics to food - cross its waters, making it one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. However, this relentless maritime traffic comes at a cost – a huge environmental cost.
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Thursday 15 February 2024 Fortaleza, BR The Innovations
A feedback from 6 years of onboard photovoltaic experimentation
Renewable energies
Solar energy
On-board Technologies
Solar energy is the primary source of energy for our laboratory vessel. This energy is converted into electricity, then stored on board. How have photovoltaic technologies evolved over the last 6 years? Explanations with Luc Bourserie, onboard systems engineer.
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Thursday 21 September 2023 Cape Town, South Africa The Innovations
An unprecedented operation on the hydrogen system
Hydrogen
For the first time since the vessel's launch in 2017, the hydrogen tanks on board Energy Observer were removed from their casings for an inspection of the entire high-pressure circuit. This operation kept the team on its toes for over 3 days in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Tuesday 28 February 2023 Avoriaz, FR The Innovations
Electric and hydrogen mobility challenges in the mountains
Renewable energies
Hydrogen
Fuel Cell
Energy management
From the 4th to the 24th of February 2023, Energy Observer Foundation's exhibition village was set "On top of positive energies" in Avoriaz. An opportunity to assess how electric and hydrogen mobility can contribute to limiting the carbon footprint of a day of skiing.
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Thursday 22 December 2022 Indian Ocean The Innovations
The beauty of slowing down
Renewable energies
Solar energy
Wind energy
Hydro generation
During long navigations, energy is precious and every kWh counts to allow our crew to reach their destination. Slowing down our average speed is often the best way to save energy and extend our autonomy.
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Thursday 27 October 2022 Saint-Malo, FR The Innovations
Reducing the carbon footprint of ocean racing
Hydrogen
EODev
GEH2
Our educational exhibition will be open during the 12th edition of the Route du Rhum in Saint-Malo, being powered by GEH2® electro-hydrogen units. A great first!
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Friday 6 May 2022 Pattaya, Th The Innovations
Energy balance from Singapore to Thailand
Renewable energies
Hydrogen
On-board Technologies
Energy management
It took us 8 days of sailing to reach Thailand from Singapore. Facing the absence of sun and wind for 5 days, hydrogen once again proved to be an indispensable ally in the ship's energy mix!
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Friday 28 January 2022 Kupang, ID The Innovations
Review of the 15,000 nautical miles of navigation in 2021
Renewable energies
Hydrogen
On-board Technologies
In 2021, Energy Observer has broken its record for the longest navigation! Back on 15 000 nautical miles of navigation, from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
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Monday 27 December 2021 Kupang, ID The Innovations
Energy balance from Noumea to Kupang
Renewable energies
Hydrogen
On-board Technologies
Our vessel left Noumea on November 13, heading for Kupang, Indonesia. A tough navigation told by our captain Jean-Baptiste Sanchez, who led our crew off the Great Barrier Reef.
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Thursday 23 September 2021 Nice, France The Innovations
The multiple challenges of the maritime energy transition
Hydrogen
On-board Technologies
Energy management
GEH2
The environmental impact of maritime sector is multiple, and concerns industrialists, institutions, and individuals alike. Our team participated in several events in the south of France to present concrete solutions and meet the players who put these concerns at the heart of their strategy.
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Tuesday 17 August 2021 Transpacific The Innovations
Energy balance from Hawaii to Noumea
Solar energy
Hydrogen
Wind energy
On-board Technologies
Energy Observer's first transpacific journey has ended after 25 days at sea with changing but generally favourable weather conditions.
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