With solar-powered “Planet Sunshine” catamaran No. 25, available in the northern German city of Kiel. The ship has been called the world’s largest battery manufacturer of solar-powered boat is scheduled to begin next year world cruise.

“Planet Sunshine” long 31 meters wide and 15 meters, a displacement of 60 tons, the maximum ship speed of up to 14 (26 km per hour). The hull above the area of 500 square meters is equipped with solar panels, PA3399U-1BAS , PA3399U-1BRS , PA3399U-2BAS the cockpit is located in a central front panel location of bright white bump.

“Planet Sunshine” cost about 24 million U.S. dollars. It’s Swiss manufacturer said, “Planet Sunshine” reach the world advanced level in the design, you can wave and the smooth sailing, sailing process “quiet, clean.”

“Planet Sunshine” is scheduled for July to September this year, sea trials, starting in April next year voyage around the world, is expected to last 140 days. Ready to drive its global voyage, said two crew members are expected to range about 4 million km, will try to sail close to the equator, as far as possible to get more sunshine.

Manufacturers said the voyage to the world aimed at promoting solar and other clean energy.