Maersk, working with the British wind propulsion company Anemoi, plans to test the feasibility of wind-assisted propulsion on one of its smaller conta...
  • trolololol@lemmy.world
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    6 hours ago

    Uh, it has no mention at all at the properties of the turbine. All it says is the exterior dimensions of the thing, 5m diameter. No mention of optimal wind speed, or power output.

    • Dogyote@slrpnk.net
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      5 hours ago

      I don’t think it really outputs power, it operates more like a sail. It looks like a cylinder on the front of the ship. It says it can function in winds at or below 80mph.

      • trolololol@lemmy.world
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        4 hours ago

        You’re right it’s supposed to work like a sail. I’m very sceptical because it says it can save up to 30% fuel. No chance any sail with that footprint can save that much fuel. At least with electrical generators you can benefit from wind in any direction at any time, even when anchored.