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Headline: Solar Powered Catamaran Aims To Be The Green Icon For Yachting

Caption: A new catamaran concept has been launched by Swedish designer Dennis Ingemansson and Egon Faiss of the yacht builders Nedship Group. Designed to be ecological, spacious and functional, the 42 meter Solar Dream catamaran aims to set a new standard as the next generation green icon for yachting. The catamaran, which is able to be adapted to shorter lengths, is solar-powered, which is the Nedship Group’s specialty. The main focus of this design is to be as green as possible, so the designers included over 160 meters of solar cells, which are included in the boat’s exterior surfaces. The large solar cell area, combined with a hybrid propulsion system and wind turbine inclusion, offers the owner several ways to hit the high seas while reducing his or her carbon footprint. The mast height is also adjustable, making it easy to go under most bridges. At the moment, they are focusing on the charter market, with the inclusion of two owner’s suites on the owner’s deck, sitting directly above the main level. Guest accommodations are below, on the main and lower decks, in the form of four double en suite rooms. There is space for crew as well, though their design is focused on optimising technology to reduce the number needed to operate the vessel. At present, the design doesn’t include a helicopter hangar, but it’s featured as an add-on should the client need to incorporate this for their catamaran. This would also allow for more solar cells to enhance the boat’s energy capabilities. Other additional options include submarines and tenders, which allow the owner to further explore their surrounding areas both above and below the water’s surface.

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