towable buoyant 'faro powerdock' station with solar panels charge electric boats at any piers

solar docking station by faroboats with quick charging

Faro Powerdock, a towable and floating electric docking and charging station by Faroboats, plants solar panels on top of a shed-like buoyant architecture – around 36 mini solar panels per grid – to charge and power up electric water vehicles including yachts in just a few hours at any harbor. The floating solar docking station not only charges the electric boat’s batteries but also raises the watercraft out of the water to prevent fouling and protect the hull.

Since it has solar panels on the top of its floating structure, the docking station can recharge its own batteries for around 12 to 14 hours when the sunlight disappears. Faro Powerdock steps in as the buddy of Faro5, an electric wooden boat of the Portuguese company whose streamlined look is designed by Tomás Costa Lima. Lima, who is Faroboats’ naval designer, also worked on the towable floating Faro Powerdock where he integrates solar panels and high-capacity batteries with a winch cradle system to provide electric boats with a dedicated, off-grid power source.

Designed to fit any single berth at docks or marinas worldwide, the solar docking station offers a custom-tailored fit for the Faro5 and potentially any electric boats. Whether it’s moored next to a lake house or tied to a regular finger at a local harbor, the Faro Powerdock seamlessly integrates with the available space, making it a practical choice for boat owners who need to charge and park their watercraft at a marina.

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Faro powerdock keeps the electric boats’ hull dry

Beyond its solar-charging charging capabilities, the Faro Powerdock by Faroboats also lifts the Faro5 and potentially other electric boats completely out of the water when not in use. This keeps the boat’s hull dry and free from fouling, eliminating the need for expensive anti-fouling treatments and repairs due to sun bleaching.

The solar docking station’s 6kW charging capacity makes it suitable for various boating adventures, from casual trips to long excursions. On top of that, the technology also has an easy charging process to ensure that boat owners spend less time waiting for power and more time enjoying their boating experience. The charging capacity of its lowest-end Powerdock – the S10 – is packed with 10kW, which allows it to charge any of its boats in under 3 hours.

The solar docking station is a result of Faroboats’ integration of various technologies to create a seamless and efficient power solution for the Faro5 while offering a viable carbon-emission-free solution to docking and charging electric boats. The design was made possible through Faroboats and Lima’s collaboration, birthing a harmonious and sleek design both for the boat and power dock all the while focusing on leaving almost no carbon footprint.

the solar docking and charging station power up electric water vehicles in just a few hours at any harbor