Are solar-powered yachts the new toy of choice for eco-friendly millionaires?

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Purchasing your own yacht has long been a signature move for those who move into the multi-millionaire bracket, but are you aware that a new breed of eco-friendly yachts are now on offer?

I’m not suggesting that any of us are in the market to buy one, although I don’t want to discount the possibility that we may have multi-millionaires within our readership! Either way, we thought it was an interesting story to read about some of the environmentally-friendly customisations that can be made to modern yachts.

One such yacht that has been ghe 60 Sunreef Power Eco yacht also has an electric engine and could be the future of environmentally friendly sea travel for those willing to splash out on a catamaran.

The yacht is said to provide silent and vibration-free cruising. Its twin engines are powered by battery storage. They are said to allow for up to six hours of cruising in silence before they'll need charging with further solar energy. The batteries can also power all the appliances for 24 hours and all-night air conditioning. There's also a backup diesel generator should the captain run into any trouble with the more eco-friendly system.

 

Formula 1 Champion Nico Rosberg, who is an ambassador for Sunreef Eco Yachts, shared: "It is great to see that the world’s most outstanding manufacturer of luxury catamarans shares my commitment to sustainable technological innovation and I am immensely proud to drive this development forward with Sunreef Yachts. It is through the introduction of green technology and sustainable materials in the luxury sector that we create a halo effect on the entire industry."

While we may never be in a position to buy our own yacht, let alone custom fit it, we are excited to see that the super rich are becoming more committed to the move towards renewable energy. Maybe they are just like the rest of us after all!


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