The energy problem makes us focus on new methods of sustainable energy. Not only at home but also recreative use as in marine sports. Knowledge from the Ecolution project will be available for everybody.
The earth and a thin layar atmosphere
Seen from out of space Wubbo Ockels realized 25 years ago that the earth is a vulnerable planet. The earth and mor specific her atmosphere protects mankind against influences from outside. It is only thanks to the atmosphere, that men can live on this planet.
Ockels: “The earth and her indispensable atmosphere are currently not good protected and that has to change. Nobody who sails at sea will even think of destroy the hull of the ship. Everybody takes good care because the boat protects you from the danger of the sea. People on the earth should take the same care of the skin of the planet for it’s the only protection against dangers out of space”.
With such vision Wubbo Ockels’ own ship has to be as sustainable as possible.
The combination of environmentally kindness and comfort is most important in the development of the boat. Apart from the goal to make a wonderful sailing trip around the world end to live permanently on board, de Ecolution may be seen as a kind of laboratory for innovative solutions. the yacht will be used to show people that sustainability does not mean less comfort, on the contrary.
The Ecolution has power users like a washing machine, a drier, a dishwasher, a macrowave and a hammam. Using much power is no problem, as long as it is sustainable produced. “Nog less, but different”, sais Wubbo Ockels.
