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Solving for Climate
Lauren Eatwell: How do you make shipping sustainable?
Feb 25, 2025
Lauren Eatwell, Head of Engineering at BAR Technologies, is the innovative mind behind the WindWings project, which retrofits cargo ships with sails to harness wind energy. She discusses the maritime industry's significant contribution to global emissions and the ambitious goal of decarbonization. Key topics include the practical advantages of wind technology for fuel efficiency, the industry's slow adoption of sustainable practices, and the necessity for global collaboration and innovation in reducing shipping's carbon footprint.
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- The maritime industry contributes approximately 3% of global emissions, necessitating innovative solutions like WindWings to enhance sustainability in shipping.
- WindWings technology retrofits ships with large sails, potentially saving up to 30% in fuel consumption while promoting the adoption of greener practices.
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Innovative Energy Solutions from Morocco
The discussion highlights the innovative energy project being developed by X-Links, which aims to connect Morocco's abundant renewable energy resources to the UK through subsea intercontinental cables. This initiative seeks to leverage Morocco's strong solar and wind capabilities to provide power to areas of high demand, such as the cold and rainy UK. X-Links is projected to generate sufficient energy to supply around 7 million UK homes, reinforcing the potential of international renewable energy collaborations. The project intends to operate without government investment while simultaneously promising significant financial contributions to the UK economy.
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