Swedish start-up Minesto has been for years trying to float the idea of having underwater turbines that generate power for use on-shore. These would be anchored to the seafloor by a long tether and…
French company Airseas has developed the Seawing, a kite to help propel cargo ships, which it says could cut their carbon emissions by an average of 20%.
Michelin has developed a new kind of sail for cargo ships, one of a number of sail innovations that could help the industry to reduce carbon emissions.
With Amazon, Ikea, Unilever and major movers of ocean cargo seeking ways to meet net-zero carbon goals, the oldest source of ship power, wind, may be back.
How about these underwater kite turbines that can generate energy from tidal waves?
https://hackaday.com/2023/11/15/underwater-kites-buoying-the-prospect-of-more-tidal-power-generation/
We could also install wind turbines in high-flying kites to increase efficiency.
This kite can harness wind energy to power maritime vessels, reducing their reliance on fossil fuels.
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/06/30/travel/airseas-giant-kites-ships-slash-carbon-emissions-scn-climate-spc/index.html
Kites can fly higher than wind turbines, thus harnessing more energy.
Check out these inflatable wind sails that might soon start appearing on ships.
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/cargo-ships-sails-michelin-spc-intl/index.html
Some cargo ships do actually use sails to reduce fuel consumption!
Wind propulsion is the answer to the ever-worsening carbon emission crisis in the shipping industry.
Modern windmill ships are the future of the maritime industry; they can make sea travel greener and much cheaper.
There are more green options for the maritime industry besides wind, such as liquid natural gas, electricity, liquid hydrogen, methanol, and solar power.
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/27/how-ocean-shipping-goes-green-from-wind-power-to-liquid-hydrogen.html
There are wind turbines that can turn your traditional boat green with a few modifications
Wind power might be the only viable solution to making the maritime industry green and reducing greenhouse emissions.
Before the advent of carbon-based fuels, people used winds to sail across the world, so why not continue using them?