Welcome to Solar Boat Twente! We are a team of students from the University of Twente and Saxion University of Applied Sciences. Our goal? To build the most efficient and fastest CO2 neutral racing boat!
How do we make our boat as efficient as possible? Instead of sailing like a regular boat we fly! We use hydrofoil wings to lift the entire hull out of the water, so that drag is reduced and we can go faster for the same energy expenditure. These wings can change angle due to our electronic control system to keep us flying smoothly.
Other innovative solutions are our method of propulsion, and our energy source. We propel the boat using two counter rotating screws, and the entire boat is currently powered by solar energy!
Founded in 2016, Solar Boat Twente has been a place for technical students to explore the world of innovation and high-tech solutions. Our motto is “Innovation to inspire”, so our mission goes beyond just innovating our boat. We want to inspire the maritime sector to embrace sustainable energy! The current industry is among the biggest polluters, and unlike the automotive and aviation sectors, the polluting practices of the maritime sector goes unnoticed and unchecked. Solar Boat Twente wants to change this by showing all potentials for improvement. In short: we use our Innovation to Inspire!
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We house five innovative student teams from the University of Twente and Saxion University of Applied Sciences.
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