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Humans Have Invented Wind Power Ships

A cargo ship fitted with giant sails has set out on its maiden voyage in a quest to see whether age-old technology has the potential to revolutionize this fuel-guzzling industry. It’s been dubbed as a “world first”, although we’re pretty sure we’ve seen wind-propelled sails boats before… Pyxis Ocean retrofitted with WindWings setting sail for … Continue reading Humans Have Invented Wind Power Ships

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Maersk Tankers tests wind power to fuel ships

Maersk Tankers is testing the use of wind power to fuel its ships, a new technology it says can cut fuel consumption by up to 10 percent and help the industry reduce polluting emissions. The move comes as the global shipping industry is suffering from rising oil prices and preparing for fuel costs to rise … Continue reading Maersk Tankers tests wind power to fuel ships

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Wind energy and solar power for ships: Renewable energy for greener ghipping

The trend towards using renewable and alternative energy sources on land has gathered momentum over the last decade as the general public shipping companies and policy makers tackle the issues of air pollution, energy security and climate change. However at sea, the shift towards the widespread adoption of alternative energy is only now beginning to … Continue reading Wind energy and solar power for ships: Renewable energy for greener ghipping

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