Ferry’s scooting across our city rivers and island hopping throughout the world is nothing new. But that rumbling sound of the diesel engine pulling in to the jetty may very well be a thing of the past thanks to the new hybrid engine.
In Hong Kong, the buzzing sound of the new hybrid engine has replaced the diesel as the new Solar Eagle’s, loaded with golfers pulls up at the pier of the 18 hole golf course.
And like the hybrid car, the same hybrid engine technology is about to transform the future of marine travel.
Developed by Australian company Solar Sailor, this break through is set offer ship owners across the world enormous savings on fuel consumption and engine wear.
I developed an interest in the Australian energy and construction sectors more than a decade ago and have since closely followed the trends, technologies and developments shaping both industries. My involvement in the Australian solar market began in 2008, and over the years I have built strong connections with professionals, businesses and organisations across the construction, solar and renewable energy sectors in Australia and internationally. These connections include solar panel and inverter manufacturers, electrical and construction industry professionals, software developers creating tools to quote, monitor and manage solar power systems, and media organisations that closely follow developments across energy, construction and renewable technologies. Today, I continue to contribute as an industry advocate, author and commentator, sharing practical insights and information to help Australian consumers and businesses better understand solar power, energy technologies, construction-related developments and the changing Australian energy landscape.
