Please select your home edition
Edition
Marine Products Direct 2023 - Calypso LEADERBOARD
Product Feature
Crewsaver Race Top
Crewsaver Race Top

The spirit of Arcadia Yachts is greener than ever, starting with its production facilities

by Arcadia Yachts 18 Nov 2023 06:56 GMT
Arcadia Yachts Yard © Arcadia Yachts

The shipyard that was the first to target eco-sustainability has restated its determination to reduce as far as possible the impact of its production on the ecosystem, starting with its futuristic production sites overlooking the Gulf of Sorrento.

In the last few months, 612 solar panels totalling 1,200 square metres have been installed on the yard's two facilities.

As a result, Arcadia Yachts now produces 70% of its own energy requirement, or a total of around 250,000 kWh/year. The shipyard also has plans to increase the surface area covered by panels, as well as to improve the performance of the existing ones.

Located a few kilometres from Pompei, Arcadia Yachts has made environmental friendliness an integral part of its mission since its foundation in 2008. Not only has the shipyard always worked to build yachts with a light footprint - through hull design and propulsion systems optimised to reduce consumption, extensive use of solar panels, openable windows, insulated glazing and the invitation to take a relaxed approach to cruising in total harmony with the environment - but has also declared its firm intention to make its production facilities as eco-sustainable as possible.

This is why Arcadia Yachts has been stepping up its investments in solar panels for its production facilities, which cover an area of 47,000 square metres and include two buildings (36,000 and 11,000 square metres) as well as a marina for launching and hauling up yachts. In recent months, 612 Sunerg Solar panels totalling over 1,200 square metres have been installed and further extensions are planned in the near future. In the meantime, investments are also being made in research to improve the performance of the existing panels and increase energy production, which already covers 70% of the yard's requirements, with an annual output of around 250,000 kWh. And if the energy produced by all the boats in its fleet (an estimated 115,000 kW/h) is added to this figure, the shipyard's requirements are almost entirely offset.

The introduction of solar panels on boats and buildings over the years has been carried out in collaboration with leading partners in the industry, and in fact the efficiency of the panels installed on ARCADIA boats has increased by over 38% in the last decade.

"Arcadia Yachts' approach to the environment must consider every single aspect of our business," commented the shipyard's founder and CEO Ugo Pellegrino, "which is why we have decided to speed up work on our production facilities as well and why we continue to carry out research in this area. To minimise our impact on the world we live in, we want to apply all the skills and solutions already tried and tested in other industries to our own products and production processes, and as soon as possible".

Related Articles

Miracle Midlands Championship at Staunton Harold
A great start to the season despite the challenging conditions Staunton Harold Sailing Club hosted the first Miracle class event of the year over the May Whit Bank Holiday weekend. Desp — after at least three teams decided against making the trip due to the conditions. Posted today at 5:03 pm
The evolving world of sailing fabrics
The sport of sailing is evolving, and the clothing we wear is changing with it The sport of sailing is evolving, and the clothing we wear is changing with it. We see features such as impact protection becoming more commonplace, but there is a more subtle change happening with the fabric of the garments themselves. Posted today at 4:00 pm
Topper Coastal Championships at Plas Heli
Pwllheli is a great sailing venue but 97 sailors didn't see the best side of it With 79 sailors entered in the 5.3 rig it called for flights and ensured some good racing in some tricky conditions. Posted today at 3:22 pm
Greenwich Yacht Club Raises Over £3,000 for RNLI
Through its annual Tower Lifeboat Station Yacht Race on 1st June Greenwich Yacht Club (GYC) successfully raised a total of over £3,000 for RNLI Lifeboats through its annual Tower Lifeboat Station Yacht Race on 1st June, held on the River Thames. Posted today at 3:10 pm
Rooster RS Elite UK National Championship Preview
Being held as part of the Royal Thames Yacht Club 250th Anniversary Regatta The Rooster RS Elite UK National Championship kicks off next Wednesday in Cowes as part of the Royal Thames Yacht Club 250th Anniversary Regatta. Posted today at 2:38 pm
Staunton Harold's 'Graduate Dinghy' Gin Race
A Spirited Finale to the Nationals! To round off a brilliant Bank Holiday weekend of Graduate Championship racing, Staunton Harold Sailing Club hosted the light-hearted but keenly contested 'Chocolate Smiths' Gin Handicap Pursuit Race. Posted today at 1:42 pm
Warrior EAORA top scoring boat in North Sea Race
Winning the Charlie Mills Memorial Trophy Simon Farren's A40 Warrior, co-skippered by Ben Peter, won class two in ther RORC North Sea Race - so winning the Charlie Mills Memorial Trophy for the highest placed EAORA boat in the race. Posted today at 1:21 pm
Sailing Chandlery RS400 Southern Tour at Parkstone
10-20 knot South Westerly breezes and sunshine greeted the sailors A super forecast of a 10-20 knot South Westerly breezes and sunshine greeted the sailors for the combined RS400 Southern Tour sponsored by Sailing Chandlery and the South West Ugly Tour RS200 Open Meeting. Posted today at 1:15 pm
2025 Dutch Youth Regatta overall
A new chapter in Kamperland After nearly two decades in Workum, the Dutch Youth Regatta (DYR) embarked on a new journey in Kamperland. The move to Roompot Marina introduced sailors to the dynamic conditions of the Oosterschelde, offering both challenges and opportunities for growth. Posted today at 12:02 pm
Vortex Nationals at Yorkshire Dales
A sailing club with a hot tub?! After rigging the boats on Saturday morning we had a briefing from race officer Stuart Walker and then a good lunch was served by the galley team. The weekend looked like being a light wind affair going by the weather forecasts. Posted today at 10:43 am