Solar Energy-Powered Boats: State of the Art and Perspectives
This paper presents an examination of the primary applications of solar energy as the main power source in the maritime sector, focusing on recent developments. A comprehensive review of the existing literature, including journal articles, proceedings, and patents, is conducted to identify three pro...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
MDPI AG
2023-07-01
|
| Series: | Journal of Marine Science and Engineering |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/8/1519 |
| _version_ | 1797584244350910464 |
|---|---|
| author | Giangiacomo Minak |
| author_facet | Giangiacomo Minak |
| author_sort | Giangiacomo Minak |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | This paper presents an examination of the primary applications of solar energy as the main power source in the maritime sector, focusing on recent developments. A comprehensive review of the existing literature, including journal articles, proceedings, and patents, is conducted to identify three prominent areas for advancing solar energy-powered boats: maritime drones, sporting boats, and short-range touristic vessels. Maritime drones primarily serve as small autonomous boats for research, conservation, or military operations. On the other hand, sporting boats include nautical and energy design competitions involving students and enthusiasts. In terms of commercial interest, there is a growing demand for environmentally friendly and low-noise boats suitable for tourist activities, particularly in protected areas. Furthermore, specific and illustrative cases are explored in a dedicated section. Lastly, potential future perspectives are discussed and elucidated. |
| first_indexed | 2024-03-10T23:49:20Z |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj.art-41db9e60902b4f42ba408e676cace50a |
| institution | Directory Open Access Journal |
| issn | 2077-1312 |
| language | English |
| last_indexed | 2024-03-10T23:49:20Z |
| publishDate | 2023-07-01 |
| publisher | MDPI AG |
| record_format | Article |
| series | Journal of Marine Science and Engineering |
| spelling | doaj.art-41db9e60902b4f42ba408e676cace50a2023-11-19T01:45:11ZengMDPI AGJournal of Marine Science and Engineering2077-13122023-07-01118151910.3390/jmse11081519Solar Energy-Powered Boats: State of the Art and PerspectivesGiangiacomo Minak0Department of Industrial Engineering (DIN), Alma Mater Studiorum—Università di Bologna, Via Montaspro 97, 47121 Forlì, ItalyThis paper presents an examination of the primary applications of solar energy as the main power source in the maritime sector, focusing on recent developments. A comprehensive review of the existing literature, including journal articles, proceedings, and patents, is conducted to identify three prominent areas for advancing solar energy-powered boats: maritime drones, sporting boats, and short-range touristic vessels. Maritime drones primarily serve as small autonomous boats for research, conservation, or military operations. On the other hand, sporting boats include nautical and energy design competitions involving students and enthusiasts. In terms of commercial interest, there is a growing demand for environmentally friendly and low-noise boats suitable for tourist activities, particularly in protected areas. Furthermore, specific and illustrative cases are explored in a dedicated section. Lastly, potential future perspectives are discussed and elucidated.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/8/1519solar energyphotovoltaic panelselectric boatsautonomous naval vehicleshydrofoils |
| spellingShingle | Giangiacomo Minak Solar Energy-Powered Boats: State of the Art and Perspectives Journal of Marine Science and Engineering solar energy photovoltaic panels electric boats autonomous naval vehicles hydrofoils |
| title | Solar Energy-Powered Boats: State of the Art and Perspectives |
| title_full | Solar Energy-Powered Boats: State of the Art and Perspectives |
| title_fullStr | Solar Energy-Powered Boats: State of the Art and Perspectives |
| title_full_unstemmed | Solar Energy-Powered Boats: State of the Art and Perspectives |
| title_short | Solar Energy-Powered Boats: State of the Art and Perspectives |
| title_sort | solar energy powered boats state of the art and perspectives |
| topic | solar energy photovoltaic panels electric boats autonomous naval vehicles hydrofoils |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/8/1519 |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT giangiacomominak solarenergypoweredboatsstateoftheartandperspectives |