The German electric luxury yacht builder Alva Yachts 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. 
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 Alva Yachts. 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”.
“We are very happy to have found such a confident and innovative client that pushes us to explore new technologies,” Holger Henn, CEO of Alva Yachts, 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.”
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.
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“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 Alva team, we want to show what is possible in boat building today,” Henn concluded.