Imtech: technology partner PlanetSolar, the largest ship powered by solar energy in the world
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Gouda - Imtech N.V. (technical services provider in Europe) announces that it is
acting as technology partner of PlanetSolar, the largest ship powered by solar
energy in the world. The ship is being officially exhibited today on the
occasion of the 821st birthday of Hamburg's harbour. In 2011, PlanetSolar will
set sail on a world cruise of approximately 50,000 km, with the aim of promoting
solar energy and the use of environmentally-conscious alternative fuel for
sailing.
René van der Bruggen, CEO of Imtech: 'Society is becoming increasingly
sustainable and technology is playing a leading role in this process. The trend
towards 'green' technical infrastructure, which started in the energy,
buildings, and data centres markets, is now also obvious present in the maritime
market. Being a technical services provider with the ability to integrate
high-tech energy technology in our total portfolio (electrical solutions, ICT
and mechanical solutions), our 'green' services package matches this social
trend perfectly. Also we possess a large number of sustainable technical
competencies. The order for PlanetSolar and several other maritime initiatives
have resulted in Imtech becoming a 'green frontrunner' in the global maritime
market.'
High-tech catamaran covered by solar panels
PlanetSolar is a high-tech 85-ton, 31-metre long and 15-metre wide catamaran,
which is covered by 537 m2 of solar panels. The futuristic-looking ship is
powered by two 10 kW electric motors. On board it has the world's largest
lithium-ion battery, with a power storage capacity of 2910 Ah and a weight of
11 tons. In total, PlanetSolar can travel 1,000 km without sunlight. PlanetSolar
has a top speed of 14 knots (25 km/h) and can house around 40 guests. It
produces zero environmental pollution and the ship moves noiselessly. The
Knierim Shipyard together with HDW constructed the ship in Kiel, Germany.
Energy promotion cruise around the world in 140 days
PlanetSolar is an initiative of Swiss national Raphaël Domjan, president and
skipper of the ship. Jean Verne, the great-grandson of Jules Verne is one of the
project's 'godfathers'. This is the first ship to undertake a cruise around the
world powered entirely by solar energy. The 50,000 km journey is expected to
take 140 days at an average speed of 8 knots (15 km/h). The planned route is via
the Atlantic Ocean, through the Panama Canal, across the Pacific and Indian
Oceans, and home via the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean Sea. 'Energy
Consciousness Stops' will be made amongst others in New York, San Francisco,
Darwin, Hong Kong, Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Marseilles.
Imtech: technology partner for 'green' technology
Imtech is acting as technology partner on PlanetSolar and is responsible for the
project management, engineering, implementation and commissioning of the
high-tech energy distribution system, the technology that provides for charging
the lithium-ion battery, the alarm & monitoring system and the cable system.
Imtech is a frontrunner in 'green' infrastructure for ships. For instance,
Imtech has provided a large part of the 'green' technical infrastructure on
board the 'Rainbow Warrior III', the new flagship of Greenpeace. In the USA,
Imtech is involved in an ecological sightseeing boat powered by a combination of
solar energy and sustainable electrical propulsion. Together with Feadship
(designer and builder of luxury yachts) and MTU (builder of ships' engines),
Imtech is researching the possibilities of constructing 'green' luxury (mega)
yachts. Recently Imtech has also developed a 'smart battery concept' for the
long-term distribution of energy on board ships.
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Media: Analysts & investors:
Pieter Koenders Jeroen Leenaers
Manager Corporate Communications Manager Investor Relations
T: +31 655 74 65 85 T: +31 182 54 35 04
E:pieter.koenders(at)imtech.eu E:jeroen.leenaers(at)imtech.eu
www.imtech.eu
Imtech profile
Imtech N.V. is a European technical services provider in the fields of
electrical engineering, ICT and mechanical engineering. With approximately
23,000 employees, Imtech achieves annual revenue of more then 4.3 billion euro.
Imtech holds strong positions in the buildings, industry and
infrastructure/traffic markets in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany,
Eastern Europe, Nordic, the UK, Ireland and Spain and in the global marine
market. In total Imtech serves 20,000 customers. Imtech offers added value in
the form of integrated and multidisciplinary total solutions that lead to better
business processes and more efficiency for customers and the customers they, in
their turn, serve. Imtech also offers solutions that contribute towards a
sustainable society, for example in the areas of energy, the environment, water
and mobility. Imtech shares are listed on the Euronext Stock Exchange Amsterdam,
where Imtech is included in the Midkap Index. Imtech shares are also included in
the Dow Jones STOXX 600 index.
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