Could this be the future for all yachts?
Massimo Perotti, CEO of Sanlorenzo has announced that it will build a 50m superyacht equipped with hydrogen fuel cells that generates electricity from reformed methanol, that it will deliver in 2024, for his personal use.
Sanlorenzo and Siemens Energy will see a new generation diesel electric propulsion system for both yachts above 50-metres – a world’s first, if they meet the 2024 delivery date– and under the 50-metre mark.
The innovative solution will allow Sanlorenzo yachts equipped with the propulsion system to generate electricity when the generators and engines are switched off. This will extend the non-diesel consuming time at anchor and while manoeuvring. The company added that this “Net-zero GHG emission” system is compatible with the limited space available on board.”
Alexander Griffiths
