Sweden’s Candela, Norway’s Ocean Sun and Singapore’s Canopy Power have joined forces to develop floating solar-powered charging stations for electric vessels in remote parts of Asia-Pacific.
The partnership aims to reduce diesel use on islands and in coastal communities by combining Candela’s electric P-12 ferry with floating solar panels from Ocean Sun and microgrid systems designed by Canopy Power.
According to the companies, the system could help island resorts and remote operators replace diesel generators and diesel boats with a cleaner transport setup. Candela says its hydrofoil ferries use 80 percent less energy than traditional vessels and also reduce noise, vibration and emissions.
Candela and Canopy Power have signed a memorandum of understanding to work with stakeholders, policymakers and resort owners in the region. The goal is to demonstrate that electric boats powered by on-site renewable energy can lower operating costs compared to diesel-based transport.
