Efficiency in the news

Montreal, May 20, 2009

Judith Michaud designs a solar electric vessel

Bouthillette Parizeau is proud to count among its employees Judith Michaud, junior engineer, Energy and Sustainable Development Group and member of the Éprion design team.

The Éprion team includes eight mechanical engineering graduates from the University of Sherbrooke. Its product: a solar electric vessel that generates no pollution on the water, which generates no greenhouse gas emissions and is completely silent.

The electric boat, of which its autonomy is cleverly enhanced by the supply of solar energy, is brimming with innovations. For example, it includes the possibility of charging the batteries in two ways, solar and grid, as well as providing an extremely light hull from composite materials. In addition, the technology is accessible and economical!

On board the Éprion, the sailer can leave shore for up to 4 hours, at full speed, about 11 km/h. Éprion, the solar electric boat, when recreational boating is synonymous with sustainable development and affordable entertainment!

Visit the Éprion web site.