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PlanetSolar is a catamaran that runs solely on energy found in light. The additional removable parts allow it to expose a total of 470 m² of photovoltaic surface (solar panels) to the sun. This impressive data make it the biggest solar run ship in the world.

• Length: 31 m
• Width: 15 m
• Length with flaps: 35 m
• Width with flaps: 23 m
• Height: 6 m
• Weight: 60 t
• Surface of solar modules: 470 m²
• Panel output: 22%
• Power received by the sun: 103.4 kW (138.7HP)
• Average engine consumption: 20 kW (26.8HP)
• Average speed: 8 kt (15 km/h)
• Maximum speed: 14 kt (25 km/h)
• Crew: 2 skippers
• People that can go onboard: 200
• Autonomy: Never-ending solar navigation

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