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Naval Maritime
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Written by Mr. Machines
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Thursday, 29 January 2009 20:08 |
NYK and Nippon Oil have jointly developed a full-scale solar power system for use on large ships, where it helps to supply power for propulsion.
The new solar power system, capable of generating 40 kW, will make its debut on a car carrier scheduled for completion on December 19, 2008. This full-scale installation of a solar power generator for large ships is the world’s first.
As the need to alleviate global warming becomes ever more pressing, NYK is actively conducting research and development into next-generation energy-efficient ships, including the use of renewable energy in all aspects of marine transportation.
 For the same reason, Nippon Oil is stepping up product development and the development of new markets in the area of solar power systems. Specifically, the aim of the solar power propulsion system is to reduce CO2 emissions from the transportation of finished cars. In view of this, Toyota Motor Corporation, as a cargo owner, supports the project as a part of its efforts to alleviate the environmental load incurred over the life cycles of automobiles.
Until now, solar power systems have been limited to usage for the crews’ onboard living areas, due to the very harsh environment that technological installations are exposed to onboard ships, including salt corrosion, vibrations and other factors. |
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