E/S Orcelle is designed for transporting up to 10,000 cars, using renewable energy, with no emission or residuals. Thanks to the vessel’s pentamaran hull design, and the elimination of a traditional stern propeller and rudder, no ballast water will be required.
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES:
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Electric propulsion system
E/S Orcelle will have two variable speed electric propulsion systems, known as pods, to complement the vessel’s sail and fin propulsion systems. Each pod will house a motor, gearbox and propeller in a single compact unit. One pod will be fitted at each end of the main hull, providing full power and a 360-degree field of manoeuvrability.
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Fuel cells
Approximately 50 percent of the energy used for propulsion of the E/S Orcelle will be generated by fuel cells. The fuel cells will be run on hydrogen and thus produce only electricity, heat and water vapour.
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Wind energy
Wind energy will be utilised for propulsion directly through three sails constructed of lightweight composite material.
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Wave energy
Wave energy may be captured by combining the relative movements of the waves, the fins and the vessel. The E/S Orcelle will have a total of 12 fins, enabling the vessel to pick up energy and transform it into hydrogen, electricity or mechanical energy. The fins are also propulsion units, driven by wave energy directly, or by the electricity or mechanical energy available onboard.
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Solar energy
Solar energy will be utilised through photovoltaic panels located in the vessel’s sails. The solar energy will then be transformed into electricity for immediate use or for storage.
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