Review of Renewable Energies for Naval Propulsion and Its Application in the National Fleet

Abstract

For naval propulsion, as with other power generation plants, the use of renewable energies is a subject that demands more and more attention as fossil fuel reserve is in the process of being depleted in the medium or long term. On the other hand, no less important, the generation of energy from these fuels is one of the main sources of emissions of greenhouse and other toxic gases, such as sulfur oxide (the main cause of acid rain). It is necessary to reduce its use and increase the number of sources of green energy, minimizing the damage to the environment. Special attention is given to the application of wind and solar energy as renewable energy sources. The problem is to manage them efficiently and economically profitwise, allowing the cost to be below the cost of production with fossil fuels, taking into account the initial investment, maintenance, and needs of the boat.