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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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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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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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Monday 8 March 2021 Paris, FR The Innovations
Focus on the 10,000 nautical miles of navigation in 2020
Renewable energies
Hydrogen
On-board Technologies
REXH2
In 2020, Energy Observer made the longest sailings in her history with its first transatlantic crossing and the exploration of overseas territories up to French Guiana, counting more than 10 000 nautical miles. Let's have a look at the energy performances of our vessel during a year like no other.
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Friday 15 January 2021 Martinique, FR The Innovations
5th technical stopover for Energy Observer in Martinique
Renewable energies
Hydrogen
On-board Technologies
Our vessel left the water on January the 4th for a three-week technical stopover in Le Marin, Martinique. A short break after a year 2020 marked by the longest navigations since leaving Saint-Malo in 2017.
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Tuesday 28 July 2020 Fort-de-France, Martinique The Innovations
Energy Balance: from Nassau to Fort-de-France
Renewable energies
Hydrogen
On-board Technologies
Energy management
Our catamaran left the Bahamas on 15th July to set sail for Martinique, where she arrived on 28th July. A navigation of more than 1,500 miles carried out in one go with difficult weather conditions.
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Wednesday 24 June 2020 Monaco The Innovations
A Hydrogen-focused Edition for the Solar & Energy Boat Challenge
Renewable energies
Hydrogen
EODev
Mobility
Organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco, this event is unique in the world as it demonstrates the true commitment of researchers, future engineers, and professionals to carbon-free yachting. And hydrogen solutions were largely rewarded!
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Thursday 7 May 2020 Fort de France, Martinique The Innovations
Appraisal of a transatlantic passage in solitude
Renewable energies
Hydrogen
REXH2
Energy Observer’s first transatlantic passage, from Finistère to Martinique, served as a test bed for this year’s key innovations in renewable energies aboard the floating laboratory.
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Wednesday 15 April 2020 Fort de France, FR The Innovations
Energy Observer, an ambassador of alternative solutions
Renewable energies
Interviews
The vessel is at the halfway point of the first transatlantic crossing using renewable energies and hydrogen. An “anniversary” that comes in a difficult global context. Interview with Victorien Erussard and Jérôme Delafosse.
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