Oceanvolt
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| Industry | Marine Equipment |
|---|---|
| Founded | Helsinki, Finland (2004) |
| Founder(s) | Janne Kjellman |
| Headquarters | Helsinki, Finland |
| Key people |
Janne Kjellman (Managing Director) Richard Lax (Technical Director) Christian Hallberg (Commercial Director) |
| Website | www.oceanvolt.com |
The award winning Oceanvolt SD8.6 electric motor system for sailboats
Oceanvolt is a Finnish boat electric motor manufacturer founded in 2004 by Janne Kjellman. The company was formerly know as Electric Ocean. Oceanvolt is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.
The company currently produces two types of propulsion systems for electric boats, saildrives and shaftdrives. Oceanvolt has received several awards for it's SD8.6 saildrive system, the latest being the 2013 Pittman Innovation Award given by the SAIL Magazine.[1]
Examples of boats installed with Oceanvolt electric motors
- X-Yachts X-302
- Finn Express 83
- Maestro 40
- Blue 30
- Le Breton Yachts SIG 45
- Aventura Catamarans Aventura 33
Awards and recognition
Oceanvolt has received a number of awards and recognitions:
- 2013 – 2013 Pittman Innovation Award
- 2012 – DAME Award 2012 Special Mention: Machine, propulsion, mechanical and electrical systems and fittings for the Oceanvolt SD8.6
- 2012 – Clean Design Award 2012: Oceanvolt SD8.6
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