CompoFoil
Wind propulsion is currently the most effective way to reduce emissions from seagoing vessels. As a result, a growing number of ships are turning to wind power, using innovative solutions like VentoFoils: mechanical sails that reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions. However, these sails are made of steel and aluminium, making them relatively heavy, costly, and difficult to produce in large quantities.
Objectives
In this project, NLR and its partners are collaborating to develop and test the CompoFoil: a lightweight composite VentoFoil that offers faster, more cost-effective production and higher volume manufacturing. This will help make low-emission sailing a reality for the global shipping industry.
Project partners
| Econowind | NLR | Boomsma Shipping | Bijlsma Marine Services |
More information
This project is made possible by the European Regional Development Fund 2021-2027 (ERDF).
For more information about the CompoFoil project and the ERDF, please visit:
