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Energy Observer

Hydrogen-powered boat

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology

A technology that combines hydrogen and oxygen in a clean, electrochemical process to generate power, releasing only water vapor as a byproduct.

A technology that converts sunlight into electricity, previously considered by New York City Hall.

Vertical-axis wind turbines (Ocean Wings)

Two vertical-axis wind turbines installed on the Energy Observer to reduce energy consumption and accelerate speed by complementing electric motors.

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Energy Observer

The world's first hydrogen ship fully powered by renewable energy, featuring solar panels and wind turbine thrusters. It generates hydrogen during navigation through carbon-free electrolysis using harvested seawater and renewable electricity.

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Vertical-axis wind turbine thrusters installed on the Energy Observer to reduce energy consumption, accelerate speed, and generate energy and hydrogen during navigation.

Energy Observer

A 100-foot zero-emission catamaran powered by renewable energy including on-board hydrogen production. Equipped with solar panels and automated oceanwings sails. Has logged 63,040 nautical miles without fossil fuels since 2017.

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First-of-its-kind hydrogen ship installs wind turbine thrusters

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