Planet Solar

Arrival of PlanetSolar in the New York City

Yesterday, June 17, 2013, was marked by the arrival of PlanetSolar in the New York City, the second American stopover of her 2013 campaign.

PlanetSolar starts her “DeepWater” scientific expedition

Saturday, June 1, 2013, saw the world’s largest solar boat, PlanetSolar, reached her first 2013 American stopover – Miami, marking the launch of the “PlanetSolar DeepWater” scientific expedition.

PlanetSolar at first port of call for 2013

Bouregreg Marina in the centre of Rabat in Morocco is currently hosting the world’s largest solar boat PlanetSolar, as the first port of call for its 2013 solar campaign.

PlanetSolar starts her 2013 expedition

Today, March 26, marks the start of the 2013 solar campaign for the MS Tûranor PlanetSolar, the world’s largest solar boat.

PlanetSolar is back in the water after six months of maintenance and optimization

The largest solar boat ever built, the MS Tûranor PlanetSolar was successfully re-launched in La Ciotat today, following over 6 months of maintenance and optimization. Its 2013 solar campaign will be officially launched in Monaco on March 18.

Full Monaco Marine Shipyard in La Ciotat with 18 yachts on site

It is a very busy period for the Monaco Marine shipyard in La Ciotat, with 18 yachts on site. These include such spectacular vessels as the 74m mega yacht Ilona.

PlanetSolar as a mobile ambassador of solar energy in the Mediterranean during summer 2012

Constructed in Germany, the 35m solar powered yacht MR TURANOR PlanetSolar has a new mission following her 19-month world tour: she will act as a mobile ambassador of solar energy in the Mediterranean Sea during this summer.

3rd UIM Awards Giving Gala, Monaco, February 11, 2012

3rd UIM Awards Giving Gala was held in Monaco, in February 11, 2012 with more than 400 guests present at this amazing event, including World Champions, national authorities, celebrities and VIP’s.

After One Year of Sailing – PlanetSolar in Singapore

After a year of sailing, MS Tûranor PlanetSolar continues its world tour and has made a stop in Singapore, an essential stop to conduct a full […]

MS Tûranor PlanetSolar is on her way to Singapore after one week in Hong Kong

After a one-week stopover in Hong Kong with a lot of event activities, the biggest solar boat in the world MS Tûranor left the Chinese continent on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 10a.m. local time (02.00 UTC) and is heading towards the mythical economic metropolis of Singapore.

PlanetSolar MS TURANOR back in northern hemisphere

MS TURANOR, the world’s biggest solar powered boat is scheduled to be in the capital of Philippines next week.

Imtech main sponsor of Team Solarboat Delft

Imtech Marine & Offshore has recently signed the contract to act as primary sponsor of Team Solarboat Delft.