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The German electric luxury yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5961" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alva Yachts (Company)">Alva Yachts</a> has added a new 27.5-metre to its fleet: the Ocean Eco 90 H2, which is in-build and scheduled for delivery next year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264805/image/large-14cd0d7e9fca00ad29b256b9e88bb677.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264805">Based on the same platform as the Ocean Eco 90 – two of which are currently in build –, the latest iteration incorporates Ayro’s Oceanwings© wind propulsion system and an optional hydrogen fuel cell.Much like her sister ships, Ocean Eco 90 H2 is full-electric and powered by twin performance electric motors, coupled with a 500+ kilowatt battery pack powered by 200 square-metres of solar panels. The Ocean Eco 90 H2 is also equipped with a fuel cell supplied by EODev and integrated by SECO Marine.The project was commissioned by adventure-seeking clients that were attracted by the design language of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5961" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alva Yachts (Company)">Alva Yachts</a>. The first Ocean Eco 90 H2 will be used both privately and commercially as the owners want to “ highlight to the public that we can sail safely, sustainably, with an environmentally fully clean system and with a high level of comfort, converting a dream into reality”.&nbsp;“We are very happy to have found such a confident and innovative client that pushes us to explore new technologies,” Holger Henn, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5961" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alva Yachts (Company)">Alva Yachts</a>, said. “This project would not be possible without our classification partner DNV which has established new ground rules, especially for us because this has never been done before. In addition to DNV, our engineering partner iYacht has surpassed our expectations when faced with such advanced engineering challenges.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264806/image/large-3e575482a8d0abdd0c50c2711597a155.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264806">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56432" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Second 28m ALVA Ocean Eco 90 Open multihull yacht sold (2022-11-23 13:15:00 +0100)">Second 28m ALVA Ocean Eco 90 Open multihull yacht sold&nbsp;</a>The Ocean Eco 90 H2 features an open flybridge and helm station as well as a skylounge, cocktail bar and Jacuzzi on the upper deck. She also has a generous beach club, ample entertainment areas, and a full toy box for watersports. Spanning 14-metres, the Ocean Eco 90 H2 is spacious and incredibly stable. She has a master suite complete with a private study, walk-in wardrobe, and a large ensuite, as well as a twin and two ensuite doubles, allowing her to accommodate up to eight guests. She also has two singles, ideal for staff. Unalome Design oversaw her interior design opting for elegance and a penthouse-style look and feel.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ALVA Yachts presents new 24m Ocean Eco 78 electric yacht (2023-03-23 11:00:00 +0100)">ALVA Yachts presents new 24m Ocean Eco 78 electric yacht</a>“What is special about this project is certainly the leap that we are making in technology. A superyacht that can operate without fossil fuel is something we could only dream of. But with the help of strong partners and a lot of effort from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5961" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alva Yachts (Company)">Alva</a> team, we want to show what is possible in boat building today,” Henn concluded.

Alva Yachts 28m Ocean Eco 90 H2 yacht in-build

Alva Yachts’ 28m Ocean Eco 90 H2 yacht is in-build and scheduled for delivery in 2024. 

Ocean Eco 90 H2: Alva Yachts’ first 28m “fuelless” catamaran with Oceanwings

German builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5961" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alva Yachts (Company)">ALVA Yachts</a> has unveiled the first renderings for a new 23.7-metre Ocean Eco 78 multihull yacht. The advanced electric yacht will join the shipyard’s growing fleet, which includes the flagship 27.5-metre Ocean Eco 90.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262793/image/large-ef2c87a0179b87414e8e15bf59833033.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262793">Designed with luxury and performance in mind, the Ocean Eco 78 catamaran boasts the latest technology developments with integrated solar panels and a fully-electric drive. Her solar panels take energy from the sun and store it in the battery packs that power the electric engines, giving her a transatlantic range and virtually unlimited autonomy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262794/image/large-67d6dc2d87ad8ea7ac122e41fda954a0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262794">“The new Ocean Eco 78 was created as the perfect addition to our existing range, and sits between the Ocean Eco 60 and 90 models providing owners with a generous increase in size from the 60 but removing the need for crew on the 90. This new model offers everything the 60 does but on a larger scale.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262790/image/large-c904cccc0f2d6e2f1891fd6c737c006c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262790">The Ocean Eco 78 features a penthouse-style saloon and benefits from a generous master suite, complete with ensuite and separate walk-in wardrobe on the lower deck. Her remaining accommodation consists of two double staterooms and a twin, all with ensuite bathrooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262795/image/large-d31642d6f9767ec37b694e4c9f584d44.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262795">As with all <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5961" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alva Yachts (Company)">ALVA</a> models, the owner can choose one of five different moods for the interior of their yacht; Mountain, Forest, Desert, Dune, and Sea. These choices determine the colours, fabrics and materials that will be used onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262792/image/large-54d443395e3295ec4504582d3da424bd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262792">The lower deck of the Ocean Eco 78 is complete with twin drop down terraces providing sunbathing options on both sides of the yacht. The fore deck provides another social space with two separate seating arrangements plus oversized sunbeds, complete with ample storage.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262791/image/large-a4811e6d3aa7bcbf757f3e023d8d4657.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262791">The full-electric variant of the Ocean Eco 78 yacht is equipped with twin 217 kilowatt electric motors connected to a battery pack which is powered by the sun and generators.Just like the other models in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5961" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alva Yachts (Company)">ALVA</a> range, the 78 is designed for adventures and as a true ocean-going cruising yacht. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5961" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alva Yachts (Company)">ALVA Yachts</a> currently has two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alva Yachts building eco-friendly Ocean Eco 90 Explorer yacht (2021-01-05 13:45:00 +0100)">Ocean Eco 90 yachts in build</a> following the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56432" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Second 28m ALVA Ocean Eco 90 Open multihull yacht sold (2022-11-23 13:15:00 +0100)">sale of the second hull in November 2022</a>.

ALVA Yachts presents 24m Ocean Eco 78 yacht

ALVA Yachts has unveiled the first renderings for a new 23.7-metre Ocean Eco 78 multihull yacht.

ALVA Yachts presents new 24m Ocean Eco 78 electric yacht

Germany-based builders <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5961" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alva Yachts (Company)">ALVA Yachts</a> has announced the sale of the second Ocean Eco 90 Open multihull yacht. The 27.5-metre electric solar catamaran comes with electric propulsion and a transatlantic range.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250079/image/large-bfb63cabcc27a0720469d7e135fcab95.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250079">The Ocean Eco 90 Open has been designed with responsible yachting at its core, with an expansive roof specifically conceived for integrated solar panels. The panels take energy from the sun and store it in the battery packs that power the electric engines, providing her with a transatlantic range and virtually unlimited autonomy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250081/image/large-f55d4ec4810aeca33e0135b6b6688f54.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250081">The first Ocean Eco 90 sold offers an enclosed flybridge, carbon and stainless steel reinforcement for the hull structure and many other modifications. Her main saloon has also been adapted to remove the helm station, while her enclosed upper bridge with 360 degree views, can be used as a saloon, skylounge or owner’s stateroom.The second hull is the open version of the Ocean Eco 90 and boasts an open flybridge and helm station. She also includes a sky lounge, cocktail bar and Jacuzzi on her top deck. Both versions offer a large beach club, watersports and entertaining areas coupled with the spacious above deck living and entertaining zones that provide a modern ocean lifestyle.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250080/image/large-4c8750bedb63471f45bc90828eafaaf8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250080">“The Ocean Eco 90 is our flagship vessel and is the mother to our range which includes the Ocean Eco Cruise 50, 60, 78 and 90. We’re delighted to have sold the second one in production and it demonstrates its popularity for the lifestyle we imagine our owners to lead,” commented Milan Henn, Head of Design at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5961" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alva Yachts (Company)">ALVA Yachts</a>.&nbsp;The second Ocean Eco 90 Open is able to accommodate up to eight guests across four staterooms including a generous master suite with a lounge seating either side of the bed, a private office, walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom. Further guest accommodation is located within the portside hull and features two ensuite double rooms and two single rooms, with a twin guest room situated on the starboard side. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250083/image/large-d9fb68be56157a286c13b68fbf019a0d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250083">The fully-electric Ocean Eco 90 Ocean is powered by two 500kW electric motors, connected to a 140-360 kWh battery pack, which is powered by the sun from 200 square-metres of solar panelling and generators.“The Ocean Eco 90 breaks new ground in yacht design and cruising efficiency and is truly one of the finest examples of modern day superyacht building. Its vast open outdoor space, large open flybridge and expansive saloon have the wow factor. It’s 100 percent electric, self-sufficient and fuel cell ready,” added Milan Henn.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250082/image/large-90a84e35cf63cb1cd8f224875a2df4d8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250082">The first and largest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5961" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alva Yachts (Company)">ALVA Yacht</a>s catamaran, the Ocean Eco 90 is due to hit the water at the end of 2023, with the first hull already complete and awaiting her interior outfitting. The second will be ready for the water by the end of 2024.

Second 28m ALVA Ocean Eco 90 Open catamaran sold

ALVA Yachts has announced the sale of the second Ocean Eco 90 Open multihull yacht, with a delivery date of 2024.

Second 28m ALVA Ocean Eco 90 Open multihull yacht sold

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5961" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alva Yachts (Company)">Alva Yachts</a> has released new interior renders of the 27.5-metre Ocean Eco 90. The first unit of the flagship electric catamaran is currently in build.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183889/image/large-0f551ba2bece07497da52bad63112009.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183889">Prospective owners can choose from two engine options for the eco-friendly yacht. The first is a fully-electric system with a hydrogen fuel cell and the option for hydrogen storage tanks. The second option is a hybrid diesel-electric version, with a ‘solar roof’ fashioned from glass solar tiles, situated above the yacht’s flybridge.The eco-catamaran features naval architecture completed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5966" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="iYacht GmbH Yachtdesign & Engineering (Company)">iYacht GmbH Yachtdesign &amp; Engineering</a> and an exterior penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5965" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HENNDESIGN (Company)">HENNDESIGN</a>. Her decks are home to plenty of exterior space including a large, open flybridge.She features a spacious main saloon complete with an open-galley, bar, dining and lounge area. On her main deck are two exterior lounge spaces, situated to the bow and stern. Aft, there are two staircases that lead to a swim platform.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/191954/image/large-d0f9f6da0c4e60c1c264b5f48ebae675.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/191954"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/191956/image/large-4137e8d99d0fa1fba6b308e67fe1cfdb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/191956"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/191953/image/large-324645819a08d635d413a8088b70d002.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/191953"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/191957/image/large-ae3faa95a2d9d45dac9a9af157fe6fcb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/191957">Inside, the Ocean Eco 90 can host up to eight guests across four staterooms, situated between her two hulls. The owner’s accommodation is complete with a dressing room and a balcony which pivots out from the hull. A crew of two are also hosted on board.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/191952/image/large-7b1eba2c026d5a0e6b2e74707de9f391.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/191952"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/191951/image/large-60822be7d8aa1ed639ce5eb07fe0602d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/191951"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/191950/image/large-fb16e919be185b2910a77b72100f893b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/191950">According to the creators of the self-sufficient Ocean Eco 90 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5961" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alva Yachts (Company)">Alva Yachts</a>, sustainability is at the core of her design.

New interior renders of the eco-friendly yacht Ocean Eco 90

With one unit currently in build, Alva Yachts has released new interior renders of its eco-friendly yacht, the 27m Ocean Eco 90.

Insight: New interior renders of the 27m Ocean Eco 90

German yacht manufacturer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5961" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alva Yachts (Company)">Alva Yachts</a>, has announced that its new 27.5-metre electric catamaran, the Ocean Eco 90 Explorer yacht, is in build. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183887/image/large-34c9286d6ae060af72d6e43e0459f284.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183887">The new eco-friendly yacht will feature an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5965" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HENNDESIGN (Company)">HENNDESIGN</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5966" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="iYacht GmbH Yachtdesign & Engineering (Company)">iYacht GmbH Yachtdesign &amp; Engineering</a>. With a beam of 14 metres, the Ocean Eco 90 Explorer yacht showcases contemporary lines — but the designers want to achieve something that has both style and high-performance. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183890/image/large-3374d8341ff959eef09a67f33903035d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183890"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183931/image/large-03e5c20c3d35d1da567436f1e3f5e155.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183931"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183928/image/large-c5204cf566117801fc6890d4b72b5455.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183928"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5961" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alva Yachts (Company)">Alva Yachts</a> say her lines are specifically designed for electric propulsion, leaving a maximised so the space for her solar panels. The Ocean Eco 90 Explorer is a solar-assisted electric long-range cruiser and will feature integrated solar panels and battery packs for emission-free electric cruising. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183927/image/large-98cb43c572112960c7820a2873965e04.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183927"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183926/image/large-8fea764c2f2aa9f1c8d304002ef9201d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183926"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183925/image/large-f17451cc9a6b75e59274553c5e2b2929.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183925">Her guests can be accommodated in the four cabins of the lower deck. She also features three crew cabins and can fit a total of five crew members with her crew mess accessible by two companionways. The 150 GT catamaran has a private area for the owner on three sides, with sunbeds and a Jacuzzi.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183924/image/large-bce0f1814a169eb3be40ad1ee5abca89.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183924"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183923/image/large-c1b3bf13553b31a27ba05a1de11d6e55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183923"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183922/image/large-e2607ee0c917e79112628c13a7437333.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183922">The master stateroom also has a three-sided view and sports an office corner, reading armchair plus a bathroom with a second Jacuzzi. The centre cabin of each hull sports a fold-down balcony for sunbathing just above the sea’s surface. Her main level features a wet bar, dining for ten, as well as couches and armchairs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183921/image/large-59241f8ba62b6a519682e14dfb13c138.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183921"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183920/image/large-8abbc3e8a5c79943152da16edd0197e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183920"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183919/image/large-82011516ab3a297a87f88d152748e6cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183919">Another notable feature is the yacht’s flybridge which has designed as an enclosed upper deck with a climate-controlled and protected area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183918/image/large-4fe76f2046bcfb76e23ddd4158149747.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183918">The new yacht’s propulsion system is fully electric thanks to a battery pack of up to 360 kWh and two electric motors. The yacht’s traditional generators can be replaced by hydrogen fuel cells making Ocean Eco 90 an emission-free yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183889/image/large-0f551ba2bece07497da52bad63112009.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183889"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183891/image/large-c04b650af5f77503c11faca95eb8bb21.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183891">

Alva Yachts is building an eco Ocean Eco 90 yacht

Alva Yacht’s launches a new electric catamaran, the Ocean Eco 90 yacht.

Alva Yachts building eco-friendly Ocean Eco 90 Explorer yacht

The new all-electric 27.5-metre catamaran, Ocean Eco 90, is now in-build at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5961" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alva Yachts (Company)">Alva Yachts</a>. Engineers and technicians at the shipyard are currently completing the moulds for hull and superstructure in time for her late-2021 completion date.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167889/image/large-add647a0683a57f9e52f35ca2d70bc56.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167889"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167888/image/large-62e768e9d4c5c1755775a8dabe99e55c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167888">Designed by German studios <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5965" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HENNDESIGN (Company)">HENNDESIGN</a> and iYACHTS, the new yacht will be available in both hybrid and fully electric forms. Inside, the interior design is to be finished in a sleek modern style in key areas such as the large open flybridge and a well-lit saloon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167883/image/large-cf6f66f02fd999bb082d16df5400a3e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167883">The Ocean Eco 90 features a beam of 14 metres to help support over 200-square-meters of solar panels which reach 40 kW at their peak. With a hull designed for green cruising to top speeds of 15-16 knots, she will be the first non-fossil fuel catamaran with transatlantic range and in the right conditions, she is set to cruise with limitless autonomy thanks to her solar panels' capability to store adequate energy to power the electric engines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167882/image/large-81d72e75a3ebfb0405916e315cabac34.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167882"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167881/image/large-5ac331c66127d81bbbf9b53fc3b80373.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167881">The power packages available for the new catamaran include a hybrid version with twin 250 kW electric drives and two 456 kW diesel engines to replace the conventional diesel generator, or a full-electric variant which uses twin 500 kW electric drives and a 360 kWh battery pack. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167877/image/large-7ca2eb84a04334b56957e5acd58020be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167877"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167879/image/large-ad9ab0ec0c32742cd81baca4a819914c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167879"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167878/image/large-b42d0e2ac4679073da532a69a5b9cb3e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167878">

Alva Yachts start construction on 27m Ocean Eco 90 catamaran

The Ocean Eco 90 is a new all-electric 27.5m catamaran from Alva Yachts set to be completed during the last quarter of 2021. 