The feasibility study on the potential of solar energy to power a small craft auxiliaries system

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.