Energy Observer

Muy buenas,
Ayer nos avisaron de que llegó a Donosti:

Info:
www.energy-observer.org/en/

http://www.energy-observer.org/en/#projet/inside-projet 

The first hydrogen vessel around the world

Energy Observer is the first vessel in the world able to produce its own hydrogen on board, from sea water, without greenhouse gas emissions. It is a real experimental platform which will carry out an unprecedented world tour using energies of the future, in order to test these technologies in extreme environments, and thus enable their implementation throughout the entire planet.

Testing these technologies outside of laboratories...

Ultimate clean energy and energy of the future, hydrogen is at the heart of the Energy Observer project. For the first time, we will be able to produce it aboard the ship from the electrolysis of sea water, thanks to energy coupling. More than a vessel, Energy Observer will be the laboratory of this new energy model. Demonstrating the efficiency and performance of our complete hydrogen chain in hostile marine environments, will all the more validate its application on land, and allow its development on other large scale applications; maritime or terrestrial, mobile or stationary.

As a vessel of the future made in France, Energy Observer’s goal is to inspire businesses, communities, states, and citizens by proving that a cleaner future is possible through technological innovations.

An Odyssey for the Future

Energy Observer has given itself the mission to prove that an environmentally friendly future is possible by pro-actively designing it. Thanks to an incredible odyssey around the world, the crew will question the nature of tomorrow's world: how will we transport ourselves? Feed ourselves? Build our homes? Work? Inform ourselves? And not only in 100 or 50 years, but in 15, 10, or 6 years... or even tomorrow. The future begins now- and it is up to us to lead it down the right path.

A XXI century Calypso, at the service of solutions

Alors que la plupart des grandes expéditions historiques ont eu pour but de conquérir les territoires et s’en approprier les richesses, Energy Observer s’apprête à entamer une expédition d’un genre nouveau : partir pour découvrir les Hommes et partager les savoirs. Une Odyssée pour connecter les solutions aux problèmes, valoriser plutôt que de dénoncer, encourager au lieu de culpabiliser. L'aventure sera partagée en temps réel, avec des contenus exclusifs et innovants, à la manière d’une véritable Calypso du futur. Le quotidien de l’équipage, les prouesses technologiques du bateau, les escales, mais aussi des contenus innovants sur la vie de l'Homme sur Terre et sur la nécessité de la préserver.

Notre mission
1) To test, experience, and optimise the embarked technologies in extreme environments in order to later enable their implementation on land.

2) To locate sustainable solutions, and to participate in their deployment.

3) To prove to the general public, local communities, and businesses that energy transition is possible.

http://www.energy-observer.org/en/#expedition/inside-expedition

Emblematic locations
Capital cities that are already engaged in the energy transition, islands which are completely energetically autonomous, or economically booming cities.

Challenging locations
Threatened ecosystems, centres of political importance, economic capitals.

Large international events
COP, boat shows, trade shows on new applied technologies for sustainable development.

Places in need of protection
UNESCO World Heritage Sites, places threatened to disappear, nature reserves.

http://www.energy-observer.org/en/#bateau

The vessel

A former race boat, this outstanding competitor is about to open a new path: that of autonomous navigation with hydrogen. For the architects, engineers, and navigators involved the challenge is to aim for self-reliance through energy coupling and the carbon-free production of hydrogen from sea water.

"Energy observer is a two-way conversion process: to recycle a lightweight and reliable racing catamaran, an around the world record holder, to allow an investment in research and development, rather than in composite."
Victorien Erussard.

http://www.energy-observer.org/en/#bateau/inside-bateau

The vessel

Built in Canada in 1983 by the naval architect Nigel Irens, under the supervision of the navigator Mike Birch, it is the maxi-catamaran that decisively marked the evolution of multihulls.
Originally 24,38 metres long, it has been extended four times, and now measures up to 30,5 metres long and 12,80 metres wide.

After a lenghty competitive career under the names, Formule TAG, TAG Heuer, Enza New Zealand, Royal & SunAlliance, Team Legato or Daedaleus it is now getting ready to return as Energy Observer and open a new path: that of autonomous navigation powered by hydrogen.

https://twitter.com/b_delanchy/status/918537291831959552

A ver si puedo verlo hoy.

Edit: Hasta mañana:
http://www.diariovasco.com/san-sebastian/catamaran-bello-sostenible-20171012205326-ga.html

http://blog.geogarage.com/2016/09/green-powered-boat-prepares-for-round.html

Edit: Esta tarde he estado hablando con uno de los miembros de la tripulación y me ha dicho que:
-Se marchan el domingo a las 15:00.
-Vienen de Saint Malo.
-Pararán un par de meses en Mónaco para trabajar en el barco.
-Vuelven por el sur del mediterráneo.
-Desde Saint Malo, volverán a partir hacia el norte.
-Finalmente, vuelta al mundo.