FRENCH BELOW
November 10, 2015 – Lausanne (Switzerland)
PlanetSolar
SA is handing over the operation of the solar boat and devoting itself
to offering innovative solutions aimed at energy independence.
As
announced in April, the MS Tûranor PlanetSolar, the world’s largest
solar boat, was donated to the “Race for Water” Foundation, which is
preparing her for new expeditions in the service of ocean preservation.
After a period of transition and sharing of experiences, the PlanetSolar
teams are pleased to be handing over the keys to the ship today. The
teams will now be able to focus on the company’s new activities:
consulting, services, and the sale of concepts pertaining to energy
independence.
PlanetSolar SA will remain in charge of the boat’s energy system and subsequent developments.
“After
more than 7 fulfilling and wonderful years, we are pleased to be able
to make the most of the substantial experience we have acquired
throughout the design, the optimization, and the operation of the MS
Tûranor PlanetSolar, and to offer our services for projects that require
tailor-made energy solutions,” said Pascal Goulpié, CEO and co-founder
of PlanetSolar SA. “The experience acquired in solar navigation will
help serve a sector that must reduce its gas emissions and its
environmental impact.”
New start, new investor
“PlanetSolar
SA’s extensive network and strong international reputation in
political, institutional, and commercial spheres—as well as the teams’
experience managing complex projects—convinced me to invest in the
company,” said Marco Simeoni, new majority shareholder of the company.
“It is very promising, in my opinion, to promote this brand in favor of
projects that aim to reduce our energy dependence, particularly in the
maritime sector.”
A new website has gone up online, detailing the company’s service offerings.
The
Swiss company has positioned itself as the market leader of autonomous
installations “in hostile environments” such as oceans (ships), isolated
areas, remote islands for examples.
About PlanetSolar SA
Backed
by an internationally-renowned brand, and benefiting from substantial
experience, PlanetSolar SA is now proffering its expertise in the
service of civil society and the economy in order to reduce our
dependence on fossil fuels, and eventually achieve energy independence.
To
do this, PlanetSolar SA—surrounded by strategic partners—identifies,
selects, and combines the most suitable sources of renewable energy and
couples them with the most appropriate storage systems (lithium-ion
batteries and/or electrolysis of water to power a fuel cell).
PlanetSolar
SA is an incorporated Swiss company founded in 2008 with a view to
demonstrate that mankind has the technologies, resources, and expertise
required to completely eliminate the use of fossil fuels.
With
this conviction in mind, in 2012 PlanetSolar completed the first trip
around the world powered exclusively by solar energy thanks to the MS
Tûranor PlanetSolar, the largest solar boat ever built.
To
succeed in this emblematic demonstration—still unparalleled to this
day—PlanetSolar was able to mobilize and bring together strong skills
from many fields, such as engineering, project management, risk
analysis, fundraising, marketing, and communication.
About the Race for Water Foundation
The
Race for Water Foundation is an organisation dedicated to the
preservation of water. The Foundation aims to identify, promote and help
implement plastic waste revaluation solutions and to create new sources
of income for the people most affected by pollution. Using an
innovative approach inspired by the principals of a circular economy and
social entrepreneurship, Race for Water Foundation seeks to reintegrate
plastic waste in the economy and prevent the plastic pollution of our
waterways. From November 23 until December 12, the Foundation will be in
Paris, on the occasion of the COP21 with its ambassador, the Race for
Water solar vessel, and will symbolically bring the ocean to the
international forum.
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