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Discover the electric boat of tomorrow
Cutting-edge technology developed exclusively by Fountaine Pajot and ODSeaLab to offer low-carbon, autonomous cruising. Find out more about the electric boat of tomorrow and join us on this exciting adventure…
Fountaine Pajot, pioneer of the rechargeable hybrid electric catamaran. Four major advantages of Smart Electric© :
Benefit from cutting-edge technology
All onboard energy production and expenditure flows are managed from a single console, designed by our teams to deliver a simple user experience. The system we have developed ensures that using renewable energy is always a priority.
Preserve the environment
The SmartElectric©, Fountaine Pajot’s solution to autonomous production and management of renewable energy, will enable you to enjoy the world’s most isolated locations or protected nature reserves, all while preserving them. Sail towards responsible cruising with plenty of comfort onboard!
Travel autonomously
Under the right conditions, the production of solar, wind or water power can provide optimum autonomy for an extended stay in an idyllic anchorage. As well as managing green energy production, the system automatically takes over from your combustion engine to ensure the battery pack has a minimum charge level and recharges as required.
The most advanced solution on the market
With the contribution of over 70 engineers, Fountaine Pajot has developed an in-house solution that is 100% adapted to the use of its catamarans. As a result, it is now the only Shipyard to control all Research & development processes internally, without any dependence on engine brands.
LFP Lithium batteries
Fountaine Pajot has chosen to equip its electric catamarans with LFP Lithium batteries. This technology has increased stability and resistance to the elements. Unlike other types of lithium battery, it does not require a cooling system.
Smart Electric© motors
The electric motors in our boats are designed for a longer life expectancy, less maintenance and greater reliability. The Smart Electric solution guarantees a minimum speed of 4 knots if there are very low battery levels & strong winds. The entire technological infrastructure is designed to ensure that there is complementarity and redundancy between the systems.
Use as much renewable energy as possible on board your Fountaine Pajot hybrid electric catamaran:
If you want to reduce your carbon footprint while ensuring maximum cruising autonomy, Fountaine Pajot offers you the option of equipping your catamaran with technology that produces renewable energy, both when sailing and at anchor.
Hydro-generators
Fitted with two propellers, your catamaran will be able to produce energy under sail. With the SmartElectric system, you can control your hydro generation at the click of a button, depending on the energy load you need to produce. They can deliver almost 1 Kw per propeller at an average speed of 8 knots.
Solar panels
Designed to blend perfectly with the design of your Fountaine Pajot electric catamaran, these 400 to 2,000 Wc solar panels (depending on the size of your model) can provide excellent energy production all day long, to power the equipment needed for life on board.
Wind turbines
The wind turbines, installed at the stern of your catamaran, help you capitalise on another natural source of energy that is always there on any cruise: the wind. Day or night, two propellers can produce an output of 600 watts per hour.
4 cruising scenarios
Discover energy production and consumption on board a Fountaine Pajot catamaran equipped with Smart Electric technology through 4 24-hour cruising scenarios
Motor sailing
Boat | Aura 51 Smart Electric
Cruising scenario | 24 hours under power
Equipment | 2 x 32 kWh batteries
Renewable energies| Solar panels, hydro generation, wind power
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Sailing
Boat | Aura 51 Smart Electric
Cruising scenario | 24 hours under sail
Equipment | 2 x 32 kWh batteries
Renewable energies| Solar panels, hydro generation, wind power
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Coastal sailing
Boat | Aura 51 Smart Electric
Cruising scenario | 24 hours cabotage
Equipment | 2 x 32 kWh batteries
Renewable energies| Solar panels, hydro generation, wind power
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Mooring
Boat | Aura 51 Smart Electric
Cruising scenario | 24 hours at anchor
Equipment | 2 x 32 kWh batteries
Renewable energies| Solar panels, hydro generation, wind power
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Video: Fountaine Pajot’s Smart Electric solution
Aura 51 Smart Electric, the new eco-friendly catamaran
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