“Reflection of sunlight pushes a thin membrane, just as the sail on a boat is pushed by reflecting air flow. The push is most effective close to the Sun [so] the solar sail technology is ...

We’ve previously covered solar plane entered into the Hackaday prize as well as an actual seafaring solar powered unmanned sail boat that crossed the North Atlantic.

So far, Rao has been to 14 total solar eclipses, four of which have been on a ship. In 2026 Rao will make that 5 out of 15 ...

A more effective way of propelling a boat upwind, at least using modern technology, might be to trade sails for solar panels.

A spokesperson said, “When you think of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club [RBYC], you likely picture world-class sailing and rich ... Beautiful [KBB] Installing solar panels to power operations ...