The energy autonomous solar electric catamaran sets off on its 5000 km long journey across Russia. Following the launch from Saint Petersburg, the self-sufficient boat will make a series of stops on its trip including 40 cities in 20 Russian regions.
The catamaran boasts 9 kW solar power system consisting of heterojunction semi-flexible solar modules, manufactured by Russian PV module manufacturer and solar projects developer Hevel Group.
Design and assembly of 130-micron solar cells were performed by Hevel’s own R&D center in Saint Petersburg which well-equipped laboratory is a small copy of the company’s 160 MW PV module factory in Chuvashia republic.
Besides supplying EPC services for utility-scale solar photovoltaic power plants Hevel Group develops variable engineering solutions for commercial transport and aviation, as well as for off-grid social and industrial infrastructure.