Der Prototyp des Polimi Energy Boats ist ein elektrischer Katamaran, der von einer Lithium-Ionen-Batterie von ecovolta und einer Wasserstoff-PEM-Brennstoffzelle angetrieben wird

Sponsoring Physis PEB 

evoTractionBattery at the «Monaco Energy Boat Challenge» 

Der Prototyp des Polimi Energy Boats ist ein elektrischer Katamaran, der von einer Lithium-Ionen-Batterie von ecovolta und einer Wasserstoff-PEM-Brennstoffzelle angetrieben wird

Sponsoring Physis PEB 

evoTractionBattery at the
«Monaco Energy Boat Challenge» 

The diversity of students and fields of study promotes research into new technologies and innovative materials, such as basalt fibres and alternative drive and energy systems. Consequently, the environmental impact can be reduced while high mechanical properties and top performance are ensured.

The «Monaco Energy Boat Challenge» is a one-of-a-kind event held each summer in the waters of Monaco. A globally unique motorboat event that aims to herald a sustainable future through alternative energies. Every year universities and companies worldwide come together to compete and present their innovative solutions. Among the pioneering teams is Physis PEB, presenting their visionary project: the Polimi Energy Boat.

As one of its main sponsors ecovolta provides the PEB team with batteries and shares the excitement for the glorious races. That commitment has already paid off several times: in 2024, the Polimi Energy Boat secured eighth place overall and claimed first place among prototype vessels with a hybrid energy system—while also being recognized as the lightest boat in its category. But that’s not all: the PEB Team also won the prestigious «Sustainable Yachting Technology Award» presented by the Prince Albert II Foundation for their innovative project.

We warmly congratulate the entire PEB Team on their outstanding achievements and are keeping our fingers crossed for future races!

 

The Polimi Energy Boat

The prototype of the Polimi Energy Boat is an electric catamaran powered by a lithium-ion battery and a hydrogen PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell. These energy sources are controlled by specially developed electronic circuit boards and connected to the 10 kW electric motor via a DC-DC converter. The engine is equipped with custom-designed 3D-printed propellers and a newly created counter-rotating gearbox. The entire drive is supported and protected by a carbon fibre cockpit. Another in-house development by the students.

 

In 2024, the PEB Team won the «Sustainable Yachting Technology Award by Foundation Prince Albert II» for their innovative project.

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