Special Edition / Non-series energy - electricity

It is difficult today to do without electricity on a boat. The time for sailing with a kerosene lamp is over. Whether it is to supply safety or comfort equipment, having electricity on board is nowadays essential. Find in this special edition some advice and solutions to equip yourself well.

Swi-Tec hydro-generator, the solution for batteries that are always charged

A hydro-generator that adapts to all transoms at any angle thanks to a solid stainless steel support, this is what Swi-Tec offers with its model based on a Torqeedo base.

Power Tech, the specialist in lithium batteries

As for lithium batteries, there are the solid and reliable models and there is Asian production, which offers few guarantees. Power Tech, a French company, provides reliable products including a real after-sales service.

Cristec, a 2.0 battery manager

To ensure the backup of your battery fleet, you need good management with the Cristec BAT-MON-3.5 battery manager you can keep control and monitoring of your fleet.

Onan, cocoon generators

When we talk about generators, we immediately think of Onan, a brand of the Cummins group. Indeed, this manufacturer is a leader in its field and installs in many shipyards.

Focus on batteries, expertise is good

VDM-Reya is a specialist in electricity on boats. He explains the advantages of the new technologies embedded in batteries, whether lithium batteries with mandatory safety features or AGM batteries, which are now carbon-based to increase the number of cycles.

Textile solar panels for an optimal power-to-weight ratio

Integrating the cells of solar panels on fabrics is the original idea of Solar Close. With an efficiency now close to that of a rigid panel, these products are increasingly suitable for our boats.

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