This Electric Hybrid Superyacht Is Fully Clad in Solar Cells

Designer Yves Béhar has teamed up with Italian shipbuilders Rossinavi to create Solsea, a hybrid-electric catamaran that brings luxury yachting into a more sustainable mindset.

Revealed at Design Miami 2024, this sleek vessel combines cutting-edge tech with a focus on reducing its environmental impact. This is deeply needed, as traditional yachts are hugely thirsty with fuel.

Solsea isn’t your typical yacht. With solar panels spread across its roof and a smart battery system powered by AI, it can cruise using 80% less fuel. For short trips, it’s all-electric, while transatlantic journeys can still rely on mostly electric propulsion. Plus, the batteries charge up fast—just five hours while docked.

This isn’t just about saving fuel. Solsea’s catamaran design makes it super efficient in the water, cutting down emissions, noise, and even unpleasant odors. It’s quieter, cleaner, and a lot more pleasant for anyone on board—and for the environment.

The solar panels do more than just power the yacht. They’re also handy when the yacht is moored, providing energy for nearby facilities or even a villa. There’s even a retractable roof covering the pool that integrates with the solar tech seamlessly.

Inside, Behar’s design is notable for its clean simplicity. Solsea keeps things simple and elegant with eco-friendly materials like cork flooring, wood accents, and recycled plastic sourced from the ocean. It’s a nod to both luxury and the planet.

Solsea doesn’t just look the part– it’s setting a new bar for sustainable ocean travel. With advanced tech, thoughtful design, and a clear commitment to reducing its footprint, it’s proof that luxury and eco-consciousness can go hand in hand.

Here’s hoping those that could afford such a craft, will choose a more sustainable option.

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