Member - Cormoran
Brittany-based start-up Cormoran has developed a concept of rigid solar wings for shipowners to propel merchant ships.
About
Maritime transport is an essential link in the global economy. Today, more than 100,000 ships criss-cross the world’s ocean. Unfortunately, the sector is also responsible for more than 3% of global CO₂ emissions.
Faced with this challenge, Brittany-based start-up Cormoran has developed a concept of rigid solar wings for shipowners to propel merchant ships sustainably and supply them with electricity.
Founded in 2024, the company has worked with naval architecture firm Ship-ST, of which it is a spin-off (a separate company but with the same shareholders), to develop this system.
The solar wings rotate with the wind and automatically lie horizontal when the vessel is in port, at anchor, in strong winds or for maintenance purposes. Their modular design allows for all sizes, from 10 to 500 m², for ships ranging from 15 to 300 metres. Performance is guaranteed thanks to the rigidity - important for larger sizes - and the adapted aerodynamic profile.
Headquarters 56100 Lorient, France
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SDG 9
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SDG 11
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SDG 12
Responsible consumption and production
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