US patent for Eco Marine Power
As a result, EMP now intends to explore joint development project opportunities in the United States and is currently considering a number of options.
Aquarius MRE is an advanced integrated system of rigid sails, marine-grade solar panels, energy storage modules and marine computers that enable ships to tap into renewable energy by harnessing wind and solar power.
The array of rigid sails can be automatically positioned by a computer system to best suit the prevailing weather conditions and can be lowered and stored when not in use or in bad weather.
These sails are based on EMP’s EnergySail technology which can be used when a ship is at anchor or in harbor to provide an alternative source of power, thereby reducing fuel used by auxiliary generators.
In certain situations it is also possible for a ship to operate emission free when in port. This will become an increasingly important capability as port authorities implement strict airborne emission control regulations.
Aquarius MRE sub-systems are currently being evaluated on the ship Blue Star Delos which operates in the Aegean Sea and tested in Onomichi, Japan.
Technologies related to EMP’s Aquarius MRE can be incorporated into existing ship designs such as cruise ships, Roll-on/roll-off vessels, large ferries, car carriers or into future design concepts such as the Aquarius Eco Ship.
