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Superyacht maker Sanlorenzo will be first to use Volvo Penta’s electric-ready marine powertrain system
Superyacht builder Sanlorenzo will integrate Volvo Penta’s electric-ready marine powertrain system, the IPS Professional Platform, into two new Sanlorenzo yachts, the SX120 and the SX132. (We’ll have an article on the electric version of the IPS platform soon!)
Expected to launch in 2025 and 2027, they’ll be the first to feature the new platform.
Highlights of the new platform include –
Flexible dual power drive system:The solution can be installed as a twin, triple, or quad, enabling a mix of power sources to meet the yacht’s needs.
Each yacht can have between four to eight power sources from internal combustion engines (ICE) running renewable fuels to fully electric or hybrid solutions. The flexibility to select the type of power source and engine enables unparalleled efficiency.
Intelligent power management:Eco Mode is a new smart feature that will leverage onboard sensors to automatically start/stop engines based on the power needs of the captain. The platform will consider optimal fuel consumption and engine run-time hours to engage the engine with the least hours for a given scenario. This will improve efficiency, and extend service/maintenance intervals.
Technology features elevating experience:The IPS Professional platform includes intelligent features tailored to supporting captains such as Volvo Penta Assisted Docking, Dynamic Positioning, and diagnostic information provided through a professional-level Glass Cockpit helm display.
The companies are working on multiple solutions including renewable fuels, hybrid and electric technology, fuel cells, and efficiency-driven innovations in yacht and propulsion design. Sanlorenzo is also set to launch the first 50 Steel yacht in 2024, equipped with a modular Reformer Fuel Cell system capable of transforming green methanol into hydrogen and then into electricity to power on-board equipment.