The Longest Electrified Coastal Area In The World? – CleanTechnica

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After writing about the piloting of a fully electric cabin cruiser in a picturesque, natural setting in Norway – something that seems sort of like a dream – there is news of a potentially even more appealing electric boating experience.

There is a part of the Mediterranean from the south of France to Italy where boating is popular for the obvious reason that it’s fun to be out in the sun and on the water. However, that’s not news for anyone who has been in this part of the world. The news is that there are enough electric boat chargers in one stretch of that area that now electric boats can cruise for many miles along the beautiful coastlines. “The new chargers will also serve the growing fleet of electric day boats, work boats, sailboats and hybrid cruising yachts in the area. The strategic location of Marina Genova, next to Genoa’s airport, opens exciting new possibilities for electric boating, enabling seamless and sustainable exploration of the entire port area. Electric boat users can now easily navigate Genoa’s historic port and beyond, fostering eco-friendly day trips or extended journeys along the Ligurian coast.”

If I understand it correctly, there are at least two new marine fast chargers now in the Port of Genoa, Italy. While this is not at all a large number, what is significant is that it allows boaters along the French and Italian coasts to charge along a route which is about 185 miles. The marine chargers are located at Genoa, Loana, Ventimiglia, Monaco, Cannes, and St. Tropez.

“The installation of Aqua superPower’s fast charger at Marina Genova is a pivotal step in electrifying Liguria’s coastline. This project not only enhances sustainable boating in the Cinque Terre National Park and Portofino but also strengthens the region’s role as a pioneer in eco-friendly maritime innovation,” said Dario Sirtori, Deployment Manager Italy for Aqua superPower.

Traveling the French and Italian Rivieras by electric boat sounds pretty grand. Nice, Monte Carlo, Menton, Cannes, Antibes, Sanremo, Alassio, Savona, Saraceni Bay and others could be visited in some manner, though of course, this marine travel is not for everyone.

Going along the full coastline of 185 miles is probably not going to be feasible unless a person has some bank, but at least it is possible. Cruising 20 or more miles a day on an electric boat from France to Italy is even more of a dream than boating in the Norwegian fjords.

Of course, people have been using wind power via sail boats for centuries to cover these trips. The point here is to eventually get rid of gas and diesel vessels because fossil fuels cause so much damage.

According to one source, more electric boat chargers are also being installed to the south. “Another route is being built in Spain, with Aqua chargers now in Portbou, Empuriabrava, Barcelona, and Sant Carles.”

Image credit: Aqua superPower