How These Silent Superyachts Are Powered By The Sun

Solar-powered electric yachts have hit the superyacht market. Austrian-based Silent Yachts and Polish-based Sunreef Yachts are two companies working on developing this technology. Allied Market Research predicts the solar boat industry will grow 14 percent by 2031 to $2.4 billion. CNBC headed to the Cannes Yachting Festival to get an inside look at the companies building solar-powered electric yachts, and to explore the challenges the technology faces in playing a wider role in the future of maritime transportation. Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction 01:19 — Electrification of superyachts 05:17 — Solar technology 08:30 — The future Produced and Edited by: Sydney Boyo Shot by: David Sauval Animation: Mallory Brangan and Christina Locopo Senior Producer: Shawn Baldwin Editorial Support: Jeniece Pettitt Additional Footage: Getty Images, Silent Yachts, Sunreef Yachts » Subscribe to CNBC: » Subscribe to CNBC TV: About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: Follow CNBC News on Facebook: Follow CNBC News on Twitter: Follow CNBC News on Instagram: #CNBC How These Silent Superyachts Are Powered By The Sun