DRIFT Energy Foiling Yacht

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High-performance sailing vessel equipped with hydrofoils, underwater turbines, and a megawatt-class electrolyzer for generating and storing green hydrogen at sea. The vessel features an AI routing algorithm that optimizes positioning in global tradewinds and automatically returns to port when hydrogen tanks are full.

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Foiling sailing yachts

High-performance sailing vessels equipped with hydrofoils that lift the hull above water to reduce drag and increase speed, enabling efficient energy capture from ocean winds.

AI routing algorithm

An innovative machine learning system that optimizes the vessel's navigation to locate and remain in optimal weather conditions for maximum energy generation and hydrogen production.

Megawatt-class electrolyzer

Large-scale water electrolysis equipment installed onboard the vessels to split water into hydrogen and oxygen using electrical power generated by the underwater turbines.

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DRIFT Energy Foiling Yacht Fleet

Development of high-performance sailing yachts equipped with underwater turbines and onboard electrolyzers to generate and store green hydrogen at sea using deep ocean winds.

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DRIFT Energy Prototype Trial

Proof-of-concept trial of the first foiling boat capable of generating and storing green hydrogen at sea, demonstrating the viability of the technology.

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DRIFT Energy Prototype Vessel

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AI Routing Algorithm for Optimized Green Hydrogen Production at Sea

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