2030 Launch for Electric Cruise Ship with Solar Sails

Hurtigruten Norway plans to launch a zero-emissions electric cruise ship with retractable sails covered in solar panels in 2030. The ship will run off 60 MW batteries charged with clean energy and will have a range of 300 to 350 nautical miles. The sails will be covered in 1,500 sqm of solar panels that will generate energy to top up the batteries while sailing. The ship will have 270 cabins to hold 500 guests and 99 crew, and guests will be invited to minimize their own climate impact through an interactive mobile app. Hurtigruten Norway hopes to gradually transform its entire fleet to zero-emission vessels.