Yacht Club de Monaco has launched what it states to be the first autonomous green hydrogen pontoon, in preparation for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (July 1-7, 2024).
This type of facility has been trialled at previous editions of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge and has undergone numerous improvements. Weighing 1.3 tons, this pontoon has a 20m2 surface area of floating solar panels linked to twice as many batteries to produce hydrogen continuously day and night. Cylinder fill-time is now 1 liter/minute.
The pontoon also incorporates a remote-control system to monitor electrolyzer flow, battery charge, and the heating and cooling system, as well as sensors, alarms and a dehumidifier.
For the 11th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2024, teams will have a choice between 9-liter or 13-liter hydrogen cylinders. Each team is free to estimate its consumption according to its choice of power source, with the right to produce energy during a race.
Hear Bernard d’Alessandri, YCM general secretary; Patrick Ferri, technology project manager, SBM Offshore; Francesco Prazzo, managing director, SBM Offshore discuss the eco-technology in the video above and click here. to read the full story.
