Abstract:
This thesis describe on the feasibility study on the potential of solar energy to
power a small craft auxiliaries system based from prototype development and
data collection of solar voltage obtained and solar system ability. Current issue is
fossil fuel is beginning to deplete. This is bad due to the fact that maritime
industry is fully dependent to it. Fossil fuel is very much needed in maritime
industry, but it brings lots of negative impact towards environment. The final
product of emission has polluted air and polluted water for many years. This
brings to an alternative energy source. Nowadays, technology has developed
and ready to be tested to its full potential. The birth of solar panel, wind turbine
and few other technologies is the key to a better future. This thesis is offering a
source of knowledge on the study on the potential of solar and wind energy to
power a small craft. The basic idea is to harness natural energy using solar panel
and wind turbine and supply the energy towards the craft auxiliary system. The
research will analyze the feasibility of this natural energy based on few points of
view so that it will be determine whether this idea is suitable in maritime industry
in the future. Thus this research will also be executed in a proper design and
organize plan to optimize the result of the project.
