#SeaPower - In a week that saw the Government move to pull back from binding renewable energy targets, it's good to see others a more positive outlook on going green - with news that a French company has developed sails that can collect energy from the sun.
Sail World reports on the new SolarClothSystem from Sailmakers France, which makes use of photovoltaic cells in a flexible film that can be woven into the sail fabric.
What it means for yachts is the ability to generate power from the mainsail - and in future even sunshades, biminis and dodgers - without the need for direct sunlight.
The new tech is set to his the market in September, potentially ushering in a new era of carbon-neutral sailing as boats move under the power of the wind while generating electrical power from the same sails.
Sail World has more on the story HERE.