Energy & electricity
LiFePO₄, solar, inverter, Victron – our power system on long journeys in detail.
Power supply on long voyages – figures, data, facts – 2 megawatts of power on Joline
Power production of the last 30 days, 2 kW peak. Rear 3 modules 1.380 watts peak. Installed in Turkey in June. 2022Front 2 modules 810 watts peak. Installed in the Canary Islands in October 2023Review of Türkiye with 3 modules 1380 Watt PeakReview of Morocco with 3 modules 1380W PeakReview of the Canary Islands 1380W Peak - it's getting tightStatus Caribbean 2024 and OutlookInsight of the day or Lessons Learned ...
Energy supply for blue water yachts – self-sufficient with solar energy alone?
Energy supply for a bluewater yacht on a long-distance voyage - theory and practice. Some preliminary considerations – how much power is enough? On long-distance voyages, you want to be independent of the land and all constraints. Good energy management is a top priority. Energy requirements are as individual as the boats and their owners. Ultimately, you can't have everything on every boat...
Energy supply from Joline
When we took over Joline, the boat was equipped with four new AMG batteries, each with 4 AH. A good start, but not sufficient for our needs. It was clear that we wanted independence from land and marinas, and that at all times. We didn't want a gasoline or diesel generator on board because of the noise and environmental impact. A wind or water generator also seemed like a good option...