Ferrari Hypersail racing boat runs on self‑generated renewable energy

Ferrari’s Hypersail project has built a 100‑foot foiling monohull racing vessel that operates without any onboard fossil‑fuel generators. The boat harvests electricity from integrated photovoltaic panels, three stern‑mounted wind turbines and a crew‑powered “Winch‑by‑Wire” system that converts manual grinding effort into electrical energy. High‑voltage batteries store the power, while a multi‑level electrical architecture (12 V to 800 V) runs the foils, hydraulic pumps and sail‑control systems. The design adapts automotive technologies from Ferrari’s Purosangue active‑suspension and 12 Cilindri by‑wire systems, enabling one crew member to handle loads of up to nine tonnes.

The renewable setup is intended to keep the boat self‑sufficient during long ocean races, eliminating the need for pit‑stop recharging. Solar panels cover about 100 m² of deck and topsides, and wind turbines supplement generation while minimizing aerodynamic drag. Energy management balances production, storage and consumption to maintain performance across variable sea conditions.