SOLAR ASSISTED YACHTS - An Interview With Heliotrope Yachts Owner

Name: SOLAR ASSISTED YACHTS - An Interview With Heliotrope Yachts Owner
Uploaded: 2017-10-16T14:00:02.000Z
Duration: 19 min 48 s
Description: The 65-foot Heliotrope power catamaran uses an 8-kilowatt solar array to eliminate the need for a generator.

16. oktober 2017 · 19 min · 101K visninger · Thailand

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Heliotrope Yachts, a Thailand-based manufacturer, produces custom power catamarans designed for high-efficiency solar energy integration.0:13 The company’s flagship, a 65-foot power catamaran, utilizes an 8-kilowatt solar array to power all onboard systems, including air conditioning, laundry, and refrigeration, without relying on a generator.0:19 The vessel features a 25-foot beam and currently uses 4,000 pounds of gel batteries for energy storage, though the manufacturer is transitioning to lighter lithium-ion technology to improve weight distribution and capacity.0:30 Key technical challenges in the design included maximizing solar output within the limited surface area of a boat’s roof and optimizing the power transfer efficiency between the panels and the battery bank.5:26 The builder notes that solar panel performance in hot climates requires specific installation techniques to prevent overheating, which otherwise degrades efficiency.18:51 The company leverages Thailand’s specialized marine vocational training programs to source skilled labor for fiberglass, electrical, and welding work.17:37