Solar container ship

What is COSCO Shipping solar?

Oops! This content failed to load. Vessel COSCO SHIPPING SOLAR is a Container Ship, Registered in Hong Kong. Discover the vessel's particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and ownership.

Which solar power system is best for a large cargo ship?

These solutions include Aquarius MRE, EnergySail & Aquarius Marine Solar Power. These reduce fuel consumption, lower noxious gas emissions and deliver cost benefits. Ship solar power system by Eco Marine Power installed in large cargo ship.

Can solar power be installed on a ship?

Last year a feasibility study was conducted with ship owner Hisafuku Kisen K.K. of Onomichi, Japan involving several large bulk carriers. For each ship the propulsive power provided by an EnergySailarray was measured along with the total amount of solar power that could be installed on each type of vessel.

Could solar power power a ship's lights at night?

EMP previously tested Furukawa’s batteries on a vessel in Greece. During the day, solar panels recharged the batteries, which keep the voltage stable and could directly power the vessel’s lighting load. The batteries could also store the excess solar power to keep the lights on at night.

Can a ship use solar and wind energy at the same time?

Now Japan’s Eco Marine Power (EMP) has signed a patent license agreement with Teramoto Iron Works to bring to life their EnergySail, enabling ships to use solar and wind energy at the same time. The EMP automated rigid sails assist in propelling a ship and can also be fitted with flexible marine-grade solar panels.

Can solar panels be used on EMP sails?

Marine-grade solar panels along the face can supply electricity for onboard lighting and equipment. Greg Atkinson, EMP’s chief technology officer, says the 4-meter-tall sail will undergo shore-based testing this year, in preparation for sea trials.