Is wind power the future of freight shipping?

Wind power for boats has mostly been confined to niche sports and leisure activities these days, but new technologies are bringing a fresh perspective to the role that the wind can play in reducing costs and greenhouse gas emissions in the global freight shipping industry. That industry currently accounts for nearly 3% of all GHG emissions, so freight operators are on a quest to reach net zero by 2050. Here's three of the most promising wind power options that could help them get there.

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Research links

IEA International Shipping Report
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https://seanews.co.uk/features/shipping-industry-and-the-nox-emissions/

International Maritime Organisation - 4th GHG Study
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Oceanbird

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https://www.autoevolution.com/news/wind-powered-oceanbird-is-the-tallest-ship-in-the-world-can-carry-7000-cars-164302.html

Norsepower

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Rotor Sail Explained

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Beluga Skysails

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