

Yachts enjoy a history of development and advancement, as all it takes is a vision of what can be, belief that it can be done and the persistence and drive to make it happen. Demands for exploration are expanding. Conventional yacht design & technology will no longer be enough. Hybrid power generation, using renewable energy resources and efficiencies are the solutions to tomorrow's expedition and adventure yachts. New technologies capital and operational expenses (CAPEX and OPEX) do not include intangibles such as emissions reductions, back-up power options, reliability, flexibility, and sustainability; in addition, corporate social responsibility cannot easily be quantified or qualified. Emerging hybrid power generators such as hydrogen fuel cells can supply efficient, clean power for a wide range of fluctuating loads. However, energy generation technology without advances in energy storage systems are meaningless; so hybrid technology enablers - such as power electronics and lithium-ion batteries – help to optimize fuel efficiency, enhance system protection, reduce vessel operating costs, improve safety and control systems, reduce emissions and could save weight and space. Energy generation and storage technology are pushing the boundaries of scalability, offering yacht owners options never before dreamed. The future of expedition and adventure yacht design is only limited by imagination.