Solar boat for Philippines developed in Orkney

Ian Hutchison, director of Oceantera, said: “It’s fantastic to be able to bring our partnership’s collective expertise in sustainable energy systems to support island communities around the world to decarbonise.

“The Oceantera team in the Philippines have done a tremendous job in delivering this technology into the local market.

“Through this initiative, we plan to work with local businesses, communities, and partners to help establish fossil-fuel-free transportation networks across the Philippines and wider South East Asia.”

The scheme is part of the Renewable Energy-Powered Marine Transport for Island Communities project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development

It aims to develop retrofit kits which can be used to replace traditional diesel-powered engines in existing outriggers and in new-builds.