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This Electric Hybrid Superyacht Is Fully Clad in Solar Cells

A Stylish Hybrid Superyacht with an Eco-Friendly Twist

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.

A Smarter Way to Cruise

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.

Nature-Friendly Features

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.

Solar Power, Even While Docked

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.

Chic and Sustainable Interiors

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.

The Future of Yachting

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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Climate Change

Proteus Underwater Habitat Aims to be the ‘International Space Station’ of the Oceans

The famed underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau certainly inspired his family to follow in his footsteps. His grandson Fabian Cousteau has been continuing the scientific exploration of our oceans since he learned to swim.

He now is working to make the world’s largest underwater habitat come to life, through his Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Center.

This sleek and spiraling design is the work of Yves Behar, and his Fuseproject firm, and dramatically improves upon what an underwater habitat can be. The new habitat will be able to house 12 people, and be home to advancements like the world’s first underwater greenhouse.

Indeed, Proteus helps bring a sense of excitement to an area of science that desperately needs it. Our planet’s oceans are in bad shape, and climate change will continue to exacerbate the problems.

We are lucky to have ambitious explorers like Cousteau who want to continue the research, and inspire a new generation of scientists with projects like Proteus. Learn more on Cousteau’s website.

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At four times the size of any previously built habitat, it’s going to be a massive improvement from the cramped, aging structures that have served underwater science to this point.

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At 4,000 square feet, PROTEUS™ will be three or four times the size of any previously built submarine habitats, accommodating up to twelve people at once. Attached to the ocean floor by legs designed to adapt to the variable terrain, the design is based on the concept of a spiral. A series of modular pods are attached to the main body and will accommodate a variety of uses such as laboratories, sleeping quarters, bathrooms, medical bays, life support systems, and storage. The largest pod contains a moon pool allowing submersibles to dock. These pods can be attached or detached to adapt to the specific needs of the users over time.

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