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Explorer Eco: the solar-powered electric yacht with more than 1,000 kWh of battery

Sunreef Yachts is known for its luxury electric yachts, all powered by solar energy. The Polish company's portfolio already has elegant and large options, ranging from 60 to 100 meters in length, without forgetting the huge solar panels to power it.

In the new launch, the company decided to downsize: it launched its smallest electric yacht to date, the Explorer Eco 40m, but promised more advanced technologies than other vessels.

The Explorer Eco 40m, Sunreef's smallest yacht to date, is 40 meters long (hence the name);

It has a catamaran design rather than the aerodynamics of traditional hulls, which requires less energy for propulsion at sea and makes the electrical part more efficient;

This does not mean that it leaves aside the company's elegance, with an ultra-light and luxurious design;

Power is also not left behind, with a state-of-the-art electric powertrain consisting of two 540 kW motors and two 550 kWh batteries, adding more than 1,000 kWh for a very long-lasting ride;

The engine allows the vessel to reach a cruising speed of 10 knots (18.5 km/h) and a maximum speed of 14 knots (26 km/h).

Cutting-edge technology...The electrics of the luxury yacht are supported by a Sunreef “solar skin”. It runs over every inch of the outside of the boat's surface and captures sunlight to generate clean energy.

In a statement, the company revealed that it is the only one in the sector to incorporate solar cells into large-scale fiberglass structures for energy generation.

To improve, the yacht also accommodates 17 people (ten visitors and a crew of seven people).

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