Electric yachts accounting for 15% by 2030 with Joool from Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot
Towards zero-emission yachts, with Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot aiming for 15% of new yachts to have electric propulsion by 2030. We wrote about this in April, but now progress is being made with the launch of the brand name: Joool. Executives are also joining forces, with Philippe Hamon appointed president of this battery-powered joint venture.
An executive from the automotive industry
Ready to head out to sea, but Philippe Hamon comes from the road sector. Here is his background: nearly thirty years of experience in the automotive industry, particularly at Valeo, where he worked in an environment marked by electrification, standardization of components, shared platforms, and large-scale industrialization. His mission will be to support business growth, organize the product portfolio, and expand it across an increasing number of brands and models.
"Thanks to my experience in the automotive industry, I am convinced that standardization and platform-based strategies enable the delivery of reliable energy management systems at competitive costs. Joool already has significant experience in electrification for the marine sector. The partnership between Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot will allow us to accelerate standardization. The systems developed can be used by other partner shipyards, enabling them to benefit from proven and competitive solutions."
Not just engines but energy integration
Joool integrates propulsion, energy storage, conversion, and management, along with interfaces and services, into a platform designed to adapt to various vessel sizes and applications. It is a technology that scales with the size of the boat. The two companies highlight their experience in electrification: “28 years of experience in marine electrification, over a million hours of operational data at sea, 44 hybrid sailboats operating on five continents, and several shipyards that are already using this technology.”
Features of the JOOOL system:
- Electric POD propulsion ready for hydrogen generation
- Recyclable lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries
- Intelligent propulsion energy management system (EPMS) with remote diagnostics
The partnership is entering an operational implementation phase. Joool aims to provide manufacturers with a common technical platform that can be adapted to their models and uses, while helping shape the development of marine electrification.
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Here are the figures:
- 8 brands: Beneteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Lagoon Signature, Excess, Fountaine Pajot, Fountaine Pajot Yachts, Dufour
- Beneteau Group: 4 models included
- Fountaine Pajot Group: 10 models included
- 3 external shipyard partners of Joool: Leopard Catamaran, RM Yachts, and Chantier de l’Arsenal
Joool’s global presence
Joool relies on 19 after-sales support centers worldwide to assist shipbuilders and users. Thanks to onboard connectivity that combines satellite and cellular networks through a secure gateway, the Joool system can be monitored remotely wherever the vessel has an internet connection.
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The support team can view status and alarms, analyze parameters and timelines, modify certain settings, and distribute software updates, enabling them to assist the crew or a local partner and, when feasible, restore system functionality without requiring on-site intervention.
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