Team Sea Sakthi Represents India at Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2026
Team Sea Sakthi: India's sole entry at Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
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Team Sea Sakthi from Kumaraguru College of Technology in Coimbatore is India's only representative at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2026, showcasing sustainable maritime innovation with their electric catamaran. The event, featuring 56 teams from 22 countries, emphasizes clean marine propulsion technologies.
- 01Team Sea Sakthi is the first Indian team to participate in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, which will take place from July 8-11, 2026.
- 02The team has developed an electric catamaran focusing on an in-house designed propulsion system and bio-based fibres for sustainability.
- 03The Energy Class category evaluates efficiency in electric and hybrid propulsion technologies using standardized hulls for fair competition.
- 04The event is organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco and supported by prominent organizations like the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and BMW.
- 05Over 6,500 students from 50 universities have participated in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge since its inception in 2014, promoting sustainable yachting.
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Team Sea Sakthi from Kumaraguru College of Technology in Coimbatore will represent India at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2026, taking place from July 8-11 in Monaco. This event, organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco, is a premier platform for clean marine propulsion technologies, featuring 56 teams from 22 countries. Team Sea Sakthi, formed in 2022, has developed an electric catamaran and is focusing on optimizing its proprietary propulsion system while integrating bio-based materials for enhanced durability and sustainability. The competition's Energy Class serves as a testing ground for advanced electric and hybrid technologies, allowing for direct evaluation of efficiency under standardized conditions. The participation of Team Sea Sakthi highlights India's growing recognition in sustainable maritime innovation and engineering talent, showcasing indigenous capabilities on a global stage. The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge has become a hub for clean maritime innovation, with over 6,500 students participating since its inception in 2014, reflecting a significant commitment to sustainable practices in the maritime sector.
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Team Sea Sakthi's participation in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge showcases India's engineering capabilities and commitment to sustainable maritime solutions.
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