World's first solar energy system installation completed on seagoing ship
Dutch maritime solar innovator Wattlab has delivered a seaworthy solar energy system for a diesel-electric vessel owned by compatriot shortsea shipping company Vertom.
After two successful pilots with Wattlab in three years, Vertom chose to outfit its latest coaster with 79 kWp of installed solar power – the first seagoing vessel to do so.
The 7,280 dwt diesel-electric multipurpose cargo vessel MV Vertom Tula was delivered earlier this year.
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Diesel-electric Vertom Tula hits the water
As explained, the solar system represents “a major technical milestone and a step forward for sustainable shipping”.
Wattlab has delivered and installed 44 Solar Flatracks that will provide power to onboard systems, reducing 20% of the hotel load.
To understand and test Wattlab’s new technology and benefits, Vertom executed two pilot projects with Wattlab before deciding to fully outfit this newbuild.
After production and assembly in September in Wattlab’s new production facilities in Rotterdam, the 44 Solar Flatracks were installed onboard within a day in
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