【Foreign news】：A boat named「Solar Planet」is ongoing the world trip. It is like an aircraft carrier, like a larger version of Lego; however, in fact, it is the world's largest solar power boat.   

      「Solar Planet」 is planning to travel around the world to create a world record, as a result, it will be the world's first solar-powered by a ship orbiting around the earth.

　　Last year September 27, 「Solar Planet」 sail from Monaco, along the way to Miami, Cancun and Pacific Galapagos Islands.

　　The ship has more than 500 square meters of solar panels that can convert solar energy into electrical energy and stored in the lithium battery inside, used to drive two power engines. Its dual carcass designed to allow speeds of up to 14 sailing (14 nautical miles per hour). Hull has conducted wind tunnel tests (wind tunnels), and in accordance with hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, can reduce drag when sailing.

      Approximately 31 meters long ship solar powered boat, which can accommodate 40 passengers at a cost of 12.5 million euros. It will be re-designed as a luxury yacht after it has been finished world trip.