China is to launch the production of solar electric boats with "Slavyanka" motors

Victor Arestov's company ASPP Weihai Technology together with one of the largest producers of light aluminum boats in China is launching a new project to produce solar electric boats. The project is supported by the International Cooperation Center, Weihai City Government, Qingdao University and Bangkok University.

The goal of the project is to produce electric boats that will run on solar power. Similar vehicles with "Slavyanka" motors and solar panels are already in operation in Thailand, in the popular tourist area of Bangkok. Therefore, the project plans to collaborate with the University of Bangkok and develop joint strategies for the distribution of fully solar-powered boats.

Weihai is a maritime and fishing city. Fishermen here often stay at sea for hours, moving only within a few kilometers. The solar panels will be able to store energy during parking. In local sunny latitudes, the power and efficiency of motors with the "Slavyanka" combined winding are enough to run fishing boats on solar power alone, without recharging from the mains.

Besides, these boats can be used for transporting tourists and other purposes.

Victor Arestov noted: "Collaborating with two universities in Thailand and China, we will create a water vehicle that will go from Weihai to Bangkok without recharging and without carrying 2-3 tons of batteries. The government's interested for a good reason."

For "Sovelmash", these projects are useful because they demonstrate the advantages of the "Slavyanka" technology and boost the demand for it and for the services of the future D&E.