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Econowind Hits 100 Wind-Assisted Rotor Sails Sold Milestone
In addition to bunker fuel savings, Econowind says that wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) offer shipowners a competitive advantage in complying with the FuelEU Maritime regulations that came into effect this year.
FuelEU Maritime regulations offer a reward factor to ships equipped with WAPS such as rigid sails, rotor sails, and kites.
Shipowners can leverage this wind reward factor to lower a vessel's reported emissions, making it easier to meet FuelEU Maritime compliance compared to vessels lacking WAPS, Econowind said in an email statement on Tuesday.
The company has sold over 100 units of its VentoFoil rotor sail worldwide since 2018.
“Today, 32 VentoFoil units are in operation, 33 are currently in production or ready for
installation, and another 37 are set for delivery in 2025,” Econowind said.
Rotor sails, also known as Flettner rotors, use the Magnus effect to generate thrust by harnessing wind energy.
When the rotor spins, it creates a difference in air pressure on either side of the sail, generating additional thrust that helps push the ship forward.
It can help to improve vessel’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) ratings and lower operational costs.
