A superyacht needs to have its super class technology, although many of its owners won’t even bother about it, especially when you tell them how fuel-saving their yacht is. In this latest concept, Xiang Yu from the Netherlands has given this concept superyacht a touch of the latest sustainable energy (imaginary technology that is) via a breath-taking retractable sail. And because the retractable sail that he designs look like a flower that blooms, the concept superyacht is called the “Bloom”.

The idea of the sustainable energy is simple. Because the yacht will most likely be out in the wilderness of the ocean, it’ll be exposed to lots of wind and sunlight. Thus he’s using the power of the wind and the sunlight to power up the superyacht’s entire lighting system along with its own electric motors that rows the gigantic boat.

By using a vertical-axis windmill along with solar fabric, the sail creates efficient and abundant renewable energy. While the sail is not in use, it folds itself back up and retracts back into the yacht. Harnessing the power gathered from the sail, Bloom runs on a hybrid diesel-electric motor system that allows the yacht to reach a top speed of 20+ knots (37.04kph or 23.01mph). Measuring in at a comfortable 60m in length, Bloom will provide more than enough space for many guests and crew members.

SOURCE via The Design Blog