We’ve seen a wind powered yacht, and now we present a solar powered boat. But not just any solar powered boat, it’s the world’s largest. And it’s set to take a trip around the world.
The boat, dubbed the TÛRANOR PlanetSolar, actually set sail last month where it began the journey in Monaco. It should be making additional stops in Miami and Cancún over the next month, with the plan being to travel around the globe without using any fossil fuels whatsoever.
The TÛRANOR is owned by German entrepreneur Immo Ströher, and measures in at a staggering 5,700 square feet. And most of that space is covered with solar panels, with all of the energy absorbed is stored on a lithium ion battery. The boat cost a total of $17.5 million to build.
Via USA Today
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