GB2458664B - A sail having an integral flexible photovoltaic means - Google Patents

A sail having an integral flexible photovoltaic means

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GB2458664B
GB2458664B GB0805488.4A GB0805488A GB2458664B GB 2458664 B GB2458664 B GB 2458664B GB 0805488 A GB0805488 A GB 0805488A GB 2458664 B GB2458664 B GB 2458664B
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Prior art keywords
sail
flexible photovoltaic
integral flexible
photovoltaic means
integral
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GB0805488D0 (en
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Anthony Walker
Peregrine Sakata-Carroll
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PELAGHI Ltd
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PELAGHI Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H9/00—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power
    • B63H9/04—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power using sails or like wind-catching surfaces
    • B63H9/06—Types of sail; Constructional features of sails; Arrangements thereof on vessels
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H9/00—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power
    • B63H9/04—Marine propulsion provided directly by wind power using sails or like wind-catching surfaces
    • B63H9/06—Types of sail; Constructional features of sails; Arrangements thereof on vessels
    • B63H9/067—Sails characterised by their construction or manufacturing process
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H21/00—Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels
    • B63H21/12—Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven
    • B63H21/17—Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven by electric motor
    • B63H2021/171—Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven by electric motor making use of photovoltaic energy conversion, e.g. using solar panels
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02T—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
    • Y02T70/00—Maritime or waterways transport
    • Y02T70/50—Measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to the propulsion system
    • Y02T70/5218—Less carbon-intensive fuels, e.g. natural gas, biofuels
    • Y02T70/5236—Renewable or hybrid-electric solutions

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Sustainable Development (AREA)
  • Sustainable Energy (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
  • Photovoltaic Devices (AREA)
GB0805488.4A 2008-03-26 2008-03-26 A sail having an integral flexible photovoltaic means Expired - Fee Related GB2458664B (en)

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GB2458664A GB2458664A (en) 2009-09-30
GB2458664B true GB2458664B (en) 2012-06-13

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CH700060A1 (en) * 2008-12-04 2010-06-15 Forster Rohner Ag Method for attaching flat electronic components, such as solar cells, on a flexible sheet.
GB201218280D0 (en) * 2012-10-11 2012-11-28 Pauwels Donat Photovoltaic cell
CN106394846A (en) * 2016-10-10 2017-02-15 江苏华帝海洋工程设备制造有限公司 Energy-saving type automatic navigation aiding control method for solar windsail ship

Citations (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3836259A1 (en) * 1988-10-25 1990-04-26 Kranert Klaus Solar-powered sailing yacht
US6237521B1 (en) * 1999-01-21 2001-05-29 MüLLER HERMANN-FRANK Sailcloth arrangement for sails of water-going vessels
GB2424121A (en) * 2005-02-11 2006-09-13 Risoe Nat Lab Solar cell using electrode formed from cotton fabric coated with conductive polymer

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3836259A1 (en) * 1988-10-25 1990-04-26 Kranert Klaus Solar-powered sailing yacht
US6237521B1 (en) * 1999-01-21 2001-05-29 MüLLER HERMANN-FRANK Sailcloth arrangement for sails of water-going vessels
GB2424121A (en) * 2005-02-11 2006-09-13 Risoe Nat Lab Solar cell using electrode formed from cotton fabric coated with conductive polymer

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GB0805488D0 (en) 2008-04-30

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