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Solar Sailor and Schneider Electric ferrying for energy efficiency
PRESS RELEASE | Friday, 29 May 2009
Robert Dane, CEO of Solar Sailor with
Lionel Finidori,
Managing Director of Schneider Electric-Pacific Zone |
Friday, 29th May, 2009: Today Solar Sailor and Schneider Electric signed a contract outlining Schneider Electric’s commitment to provide 190/25kW Hybrid Marine Power (HMP) systems, incorporating Schneider Electric automation and power technology, for 4 hybrid solar electric ferries for Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.
CEO of Solar Sailor, Robert Dane said “The Solar Sailor 190/25kW HMP system is approved by both the NSW Waterways and the Hong Kong Marine Department and the first vessel will be launched on 11.11.09.”
“We have been using Schneider Electric’s CitectSCADA software for 8 years and integrated a single supplier solution 4 years ago by expanding to Schneider Electric hardware for the control systems. This further
collaboration between Solar Sailor and Schneider Electric means our customer will get the highest quality products available and 100% local support in Hong Kong.”
“I believe the Solar Sailor 190/25kW HMP has applications for urban ferries, tourism vessels and private yachts in many other areas. Overall we are finding the global market is growing for green fuel efficient vessels, especially ones that can switch to zero emissions mode when required in urban harbours or when holding at the wharf.”
Lionel Finidori, Managing Director of Schneider Electric- Pacific Zone, is clear on the advantages of partnering on such important ventures, “"We are very pleased to partner again with Solar Sailor on this new project. Innovative applications such as solar electric ferries are exactly what our
mission is about, to help people make the most of their energy. This is the kind of solution and technology that can help us reduce both environmental impact and energy costs at the same time."
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