Solar energy is fast becoming a well used renewable source of energy, many homes and businesses all over the world have it installed. Although it has been around for over 100 years, it has only really become popular in recent years. Solar powered boats become popular in the 1980’s and the solar energy is usually used for competition purposes rather than everyday boating people. At present the solar energy is only suited to shorter journeys and is ideal for small trips or using around a lake, long distance trips it cannot be relied on yet. Although in the future it may be used more frequently on all boats enabling the user to use less fuel and save money.

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