Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.

Super yacht concept taps solar and battery for “sustainable seafaring”

Netherlands-based designer unveils 110-metre, solar-powered luxury yacht concept that aims to evolve from several hours “to unlimited, emission-free motoring."

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Tesla and SpaceX engineering chief has electrified his yacht

"I work for Tesla; I know the benefits of electric power." Chief engineer explains how he electrified his yacht.

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Japan to build world’s first all-electric tanker equipped with li-ion batteries

Japanese shipping company Asahi Tanker announces plans to build two “world first” zero-emission electric propulsion tankers powered solely by lithium-ion batteries.

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Danish sustainable boat maker expands range and propulsion options

Danish boat maker Rand Boats expands electric boat line-up to five models, and increases propulsion options to 4-240kW.

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ABB moves step closer to megawatt-scale fuel cells for ships

Swiss-Swedish electronics maker ABB signs MOU with Hydrogène de France to make megawatt-scale hydrogen fuel cell systems for ocean-going vessels.

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Norwegian Evoy says it has made most powerful electric outboard motor

Norwegian company Evoy has launched a powerful all-electric outboard boat propulsion system aimed at fishing and fjord exploration lines.

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Floating renewable battery launched to recharge boats in Amsterdam Port

Port of Amsterdam launches floating battery service to provide mobile, renewable energy recharging for boats in the port of Amsterdam – and slash the use of diesel.