Please select your home edition
Edition
Feb-Nov23 Leaderboard TEMO2

The Green Tech of tomorrow: Sunreef 80 Eco under construction

by Sunreef Yahcts 13 Mar 2021 07:03 GMT
Sunreef 80 Eco © Sunreef Yahcts

Sunreef Yachts is currently building the world's most advanced sustainable luxury catamaran. The all-electric Sunreef 80 Eco is an autonomous craft blending ultramodern green tech and supreme levels of comfort. Premiering this year, the custom sail yacht is intended for long offshore navigation in total silence. Cruising in complete harmony with the elements, the Sunreef 80 Eco will generate renewable energy both above and below waterline.

Engineered and produced in-house by Sunreef Yachts, a solar skin system consisting of the world's lightest solar cells will be fully integrated with the hull sides, superstructure, bimini and carbon mast of the Sunreef 80 Eco. The photovoltaic system will be covering a total surface of 150m" delivering up to 34 kWp.

The Sunreef 80 Eco is all about responsible sailing and relying on renewable energy. We are now pairing the industry's most innovative solar power system with hydro generation. On top of that, the yacht will be able to save massive amounts of energy thanks to an air conditioning system available exclusively on Sunreef Yachts catamarans - Francis Lapp, Sunreef Yachts - Founder and President.

The yacht's wind-free propulsion will come from twin 180kW electric engines providing top energy efficiency and performance. While under sail, the Sunreef 80 Eco will recover energy from the propeller rotation thanks to an advanced hydro generation system.

The energy obtained will be used to power both the propulsion and house appliances. Recovering energy from the yacht's two propellers, the system will be able to generate over 15 kWh while sailing above 7 kts.

Related Articles

Django Team to represent Italy at Admiral's Cup
Yacht Club Costa Smeralda launches two-boat campaign in historic return of the elite offshore race After a 20-year hiatus, the Admiral's Cup is back - and Italy is ready to make a bold return to one of offshore sailing's most legendary stages. Posted today at 10:23 am
British Keelboat League returns to Rutland
Second qualifier to be hosted at the club is in 10 days The British Keelboat League is returning to Rutland Sailing Club for another weekend of fast and fun racing at the premier inland venue. Posted today at 9:42 am
2025 EurILCA Europa Cup at Warnemünde overall
Favourable conditions on the final day for the 302 sailors from 32 countries The 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup GER concluded yesterday after four days of competition in Warnemünde, Germany. Favourable sailing conditions allowed all 302 sailors from 32 countries to enjoy the final two races in the ILCA 4, ILCA 6, and ILCA 7 classes. Posted today at 8:53 am
Rooster RS700 National Tour at Dabchicks
The large home fleet looked forward to welcoming visitors to their magical sailing facilities Back on the schedule for 2025 the large home fleet looked forward to welcoming visitors to their magical sailing facilities. With some visitors arriving in advance on Friday night, our hosts were ready to receive and ready to open the club bar. Posted today at 8:37 am
29er Europeans at Lake Garda overall
Record-breaking event closes in style More than 250 teams, 29 nations, six days of varied racing, and a fleet of young athletes pushing high-performance sailing to the next level. The 2025 29er European Championship, hosted by Fraglia Vela Riva, has officially wrapped. Posted today at 8:14 am
RYA Female Scorpion Project camp 2
Great coaches supported by a World Champion and an Olympian The RYA Female Scorpion Project Camp 2 at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy in Dorset was fortunate to sail in a full range of light, moderate and breezy conditions, testing both the boats and the sailors. Posted today at 7:47 am
Dragon Edinburgh Cup in Torbay Day 1
Sunshine, lighter airs, and no shortage of high-calibre racing Tuesday 8th July welcomed the opening day of the 2025 Edinburgh Cup in Torquay with sunshine, lighter airs, and no shortage of high-calibre racing. Posted today at 7:14 am
Meet the CYCA's Admiral's Cup Team
Meet the skippers and sailors, get to know their roles and discover what makes their programs unique Meet the skippers and sailors, get to know their roles and discover what makes their programs unique. Posted today at 6:59 am
Topper Rooster Southern Travellers at Stokes Bay
The home club duo of Reuben Wealthy and Joel Keen took all four first places in the 4.2 fleet Saturday's planned training event may have fallen victim to strong winds in the Solent but thankfully the fleet and race team was greeted with more appropriate conditions on Sunday morning with twelve 5.3s and seventeen 4.2s boats tallied on and away. Posted today at 5:11 am
Who made the right call to get to the breeze?
And how technology is changing the Transpac Race to Hawaii Boats racing in the 2025 Transpac continue to reel in the offshore miles toward the finish line off Honolulu, Hawaii, in the 53rd edition of this historic 2,225-nautical-mile race. Posted today at 12:54 am