SILENT-YACHTS
Austrian-owned Silent-Yachts, which builds in Italy, Thailand and China, is moving from niche to mainstream with its increasingly popular and increasingly large solar-electric ‘powercats’.
Founded by Austrian Michael Köhler, Silent-Yachts is one of the pioneers of solar-electric technology in yachting. Reflecting the increasing acceptance of solar power and the proven performance of the company’s catamarans, Silent-Yachts has quickly progressed from building a total of 10 units of the Silent 55 and Silent 64 in the last five years to predicting delivery in 2021 of about 15 units ranging from 55-80ft.
These include the first ‘front-exit’ version of the Silent 55 in China, the first units of the new Silent 60 under construction in Thailand and Italy, and the first hulls of the Silent 80, all being built in Italy. Even the flagship 80 Tri-Deck has already received four orders.
Köhler believes green technology is going to become as popular in yachting as it’s slowly becoming in other transportation sectors.
“Tesla is an inspiration for us and has played the biggest role in the overall acceptance of electric mobility and the electric revolution we see today. For yachts, we expect a similar growth in overall electrification as we see in the automotive industry. Due to massive R&D in various industry sectors, further developments are just around the corner,” Köhler says.
“The mindset of millions of people has already changed and this will continue. Governments will adapt to the consumer and adapt regulations and develop infrastructure in ports. We’ve already been introduced to projects about upgrading marinas to include electric charging stations. In 10 years, such installations will be the new normal.”
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