Solarboot Initiative Lübeck

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Founded in 2016, Solarboot Initiative Lübeck is a ngo headquartered in Lübeck, Germany specializing in Solar.

Solarboot Initiative Lübeck e.V. is a German non-profit organization dedicated to environmental protection and education through renewable energy adoption in maritime settings. Since 2016, the association has been converting diesel-powered sailboats into fully solar-electric vessels. The primary project, Marie Ampère, is a Catalac 10 catamaran retrofitted with photovoltaic modules, electric motors, and battery storage systems. The organization emphasizes simple, reliable, and replicable technology designed for other boat owners to adopt. In addition to vessel conversion, the association conducts educational programs, boat tours, and technical workshops to promote renewable energy awareness. A second vessel, Solarbär, acquired in 2024, serves educational purposes. The organization partners with local schools and publishes technical documentation freely to encourage wider adoption of solar boat technology.

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