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An electric cruise ship with gigantic solar sails is set to launch in 2030
cnn ^ | 6-7-23 | Nell Lewis

Posted on 06/07/2023 7:21:24 AM PDT by dynachrome

Adventure cruise company Hurtigruten Norway today revealed plans for a zero-emissions electric cruise ship with retractable sails covered in solar panels, which is due to set sail in 2030.

The company currently has a fleet of eight ships, each with a capacity of 500 passengers, that travel along the Norwegian coast from Oslo to the Arctic Circle. Although a relatively small firm, CEO Hedda Felin hopes that this innovation “can inspire the entire maritime industry.”

The project, named “Sea Zero,” was initially announced in March 2022 and since then, Hurtigruten Norway, along with 12 maritime partners and Norway-based research institute SINTEF, has been exploring technological solutions that could help to achieve emission-free marine travel.

The zero-emissions ship's sails will retract so that the ship can pass under bridges, as shown here in a rendering.

The resulting design will run predominantly off 60 megawatt batteries that can be charged in port with clean energy, as renewables account for 98% of Norway’s electricity system. Gerry Larsson-Fedde, SVP of marine operations for Hurtigruten Norway, who came up with the idea of a zero-emission ship, estimates that the batteries will have a range of 300 to 350 nautical miles, meaning that during an 11-day round trip, one liner would have to charge around seven or eight times.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Chit/Chat; Humor; Travel
KEYWORDS: cruiseship; electric; yeahright
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To: dynachrome
Another contact to have handy


41 posted on 06/07/2023 7:51:12 AM PDT by csvset (tolerance becomes a crime when attached to evil)
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To: dynachrome

Should be fun in a hurricane.


42 posted on 06/07/2023 7:52:56 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam
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To: dynachrome

The thing looks like it’s making about two knots in calm, ice-free water. Good thing the weather’s always perfect in that part of the world.


43 posted on 06/07/2023 7:56:40 AM PDT by HartleyMBaldwin
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To: dynachrome
"during an 11-day round trip, one liner would have to charge around seven or eight times."

That's for a a small cruise ship. And they have a backup engine in which they'll burn "green fuels"

Ironically most cruise ships are powered by electric engines/pods. Without longer floating extension cords, diesel generators are necessary. I suppose they could use solar or battery recharged in ports, but I wonder the impact heavy batteries necessary would have on speed and fuel consumption. And most of that electricity consumed in port is generated how?

Their circumstance is a bit different cruising in Scandanavia. Long days in summer, probably their busiest cruise season. Lot of renewable energy in Norway too. Ignoring the fact that it's 90% plus hydro which plenty of greens hate.

44 posted on 06/07/2023 7:59:28 AM PDT by SJackson (he who controls the schools, controls the world, 1870s France)
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To: fhayek
As far as I am concerned, if a private company wants to get investors and give this idea a go, I would zero problem with it. I am against projects like this when the government subsidies start.

Which is why this will probably work out well. And the fact that it's a niche player.

45 posted on 06/07/2023 8:01:07 AM PDT by SJackson (he who controls the schools, controls the world, 1870s France)
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To: dynachrome
I remember four years ago when the Viking Cruise Line's Viking Sky was stranded off the coast of Norway and drifting towards the rocky shore in stormy weather. They had to rescue the passengers by helicopter before the ship could crash into the rocks.

They eventually did get control of the ship back. Good luck doing that with solar power.

-PJ

46 posted on 06/07/2023 8:04:14 AM PDT by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

If Norway was in kalifornia they would be blowing all those dams to save the endangered spotted snail darter
Causing massive ecological disaster to “save” environment
Only leftist could use that logic

Was talking to a someone and got on the subject of electric cars, solar, wind
Showed him a picture of lithium mines and the carbon footprint of a wind turbine setup and that gasp it needed a whole bunch of oil to run…..

Deer in the headlight look, he really lost it when I called electric cars coal powered

When that ship catches on fire it will be epic

Maybe someone can make a meme with it towing a Honda generator


47 posted on 06/07/2023 8:04:21 AM PDT by blitz128
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To: BenLurkin
Works for me!
It's a green weenie ship. I wouldn't get my hopes up. Likely you end up with this. ;O)
48 posted on 06/07/2023 8:07:11 AM PDT by Bounced2X (Boomer - I survived childhood with no bike helmet.)
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To: antidemoncrat
I bet they'll be diesel powered when the solar isn't enough, which will be most of the time. But solar makes for good PR.

I can't imagine enough surface area on the ship to account for enough solar coming in to much, even if they're in at a latitude that averages 6 peak solar hours per day.

49 posted on 06/07/2023 8:08:14 AM PDT by Tell It Right (1st Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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To: Red Badger

Bingo


50 posted on 06/07/2023 8:10:20 AM PDT by Vaduz (....)
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To: BenLurkin

What will happen when there is a week of heavy cloud cover?


51 posted on 06/07/2023 8:10:39 AM PDT by chopperk ( C)
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To: dynachrome

So, a quick look at that picture would seem to indicate that the solar cells would produce enough electricity after gathering light for one entire day to drive the ship a mile or two. If they’re lucky.


52 posted on 06/07/2023 8:11:14 AM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: dynachrome

Let them throw their money away.


53 posted on 06/07/2023 8:12:32 AM PDT by jmaroneps37 (Freedom is never free. It must be won rewon and jealously guarded.)
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To: blitz128
How about showing the tug pushing the auxiliary fuel barges?


54 posted on 06/07/2023 8:18:05 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (I don’t like to think before I say something...I want to be just as surprised as everyone else.)
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To: dynachrome

Is it named the “Spruce Goose”?


55 posted on 06/07/2023 8:21:33 AM PDT by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts )
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To: John S Mosby

Imagine the fire when the batteries explode!!!
The fire will still be going for years afterward on the seabed!! : )


56 posted on 06/07/2023 8:24:09 AM PDT by minnesota_bound (Need more money to buy everything now)
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To: BenLurkin
Moties gone Crazy Eddy?
57 posted on 06/07/2023 8:26:43 AM PDT by buckalfa (Gut feelings are your guardian angels)
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To: dynachrome

The main feature on this ship is that it has the longest electrical extension cord in the world!


58 posted on 06/07/2023 8:32:48 AM PDT by Highest Authority (DemonRats are pure EVIL)
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To: dynachrome

Better not get their batteries wet and if it catches fire you’ll be dead


59 posted on 06/07/2023 8:36:08 AM PDT by butlerweave
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To: xp38

wait till the batteries get a little salt water in them and go BOOOM


60 posted on 06/07/2023 8:38:50 AM PDT by oldasrocks (uit )
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