Blast from the past: the age of wind returns in carbon drive

Wind power at sea harks back to a lost period, but modern high-tech sails can be a valuable part of the route to lower carbon emissions

Major shipyards are looking at adding sails to new ship designs. Here is Hyundai Heavy's eco-VLCC with wind power units.
Major shipyards are looking at adding sails to new ship designs. Here is Hyundai Heavy's eco-VLCC with wind power units.Foto: HHI
Published 9 April 2021, 06:07Updated 9 April 2021, 06:15
Wind propulsionDecarbonisationEEXI