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Marine Electrification to Reduce Costs and Environmental Damage: A Conversation with Marcelino Alvarez, CEO of Photon Marine

Hardware to Save a Planet · 25 Apr 2024 · 49m · Episode 51

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Marcelino Alvarez, CEO and founder of Photon Marine, explains the company's strategy to electrify commercial boat fleets by targeting high-duty-cycle operations like fishing and tourism, which offer better environmental and economic returns than recreational boating. He details how their electric propulsion systems eliminate unburnt fuel discharge and reduce underwater noise, addressing critical ecosystem health issues in sensitive areas like coral reefs. Alvarez also discusses Photon Marine's iterative prototyping process, moving from off-the-shelf components to bespoke designs, and their plan to scale through new vessel builds and retrofit partnerships.

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Photon Marine, Mercury, Yamaha, Honda, Holbot
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Climate Curious

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