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: Received: 2 February 2024 / Approved: 2 February 2024 / Online: 2 February 2024 (10:27:12 CET)
How to cite:
Petrychenko, O.; Levinskyi, M.; Goolak, S.; Lukoševičius, V. Solar Energy: Revolutionizing Shipping Industry Towards Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. Preprints2024, 2024020154. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0154.v1
Petrychenko, O.; Levinskyi, M.; Goolak, S.; Lukoševičius, V. Solar Energy: Revolutionizing Shipping Industry Towards Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. Preprints 2024, 2024020154. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0154.v1
Petrychenko, O.; Levinskyi, M.; Goolak, S.; Lukoševičius, V. Solar Energy: Revolutionizing Shipping Industry Towards Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. Preprints2024, 2024020154. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0154.v1
APA Style
Petrychenko, O., Levinskyi, M., Goolak, S., & Lukoševičius, V. (2024). Solar Energy: Revolutionizing Shipping Industry Towards Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0154.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Petrychenko, O., Sergey Goolak and Vaidas Lukoševičius. 2024 "Solar Energy: Revolutionizing Shipping Industry Towards Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0154.v1
Abstract
As the cost of conventional energy continues to rise, and concerns over the environment grow, there is a growing interest in sustainable energy. It is believed that conventional energy will only last for around 50 years, making it essential to find a renewable energy source that is safe and feasible to replace fossil fuels. Solar energy is a superior alternative to conventional energy, as it is renewable and produces green energy that can be used directly. The maritime industry has found itself at the forefront of an evolving environmental consciousness, driven by the imperative to mitigate the carbon footprint left in the wake of ships. In this journey towards sustainability, solar energy has emerged as a beacon of hope, harnessing the boundless energy of the sun to wean vessels off their dependence on fossil fuels. Technological advancements have made solar power more accessible, and we can now see the use of solar panels on large ships and small crafts to reduce fuel usage and emissions. Solar panels are also increasingly used to power homes and businesses, and many countries are implementing policies to encourage their use. Solar energy is a key solution in reducing our dependence on non-renewable energy sources and combating climate change. However, the adoption of solar energy is but a stepping stone towards maritime sustainability, as the integration of CO2 capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies promises to amplify the industry's environmental impact to unprecedented heights.
Keywords
solar energy; sustainable energy; green energy; on-renewable energy sources; environmentally friendly future
Subject
Engineering, Marine Engineering
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