Building Solar powered catamaran NOVA. Stage 1. November 2020.

Between 2021 and 2022 Fedor Konyuknov plans to attempt the first solo crossing of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans aboard a solar-powered catamaran NOVA - an 11 meters oceangoing catamaran equipped with electric motors and solar modules. The catamaran is being designed by British naval architect Phil Morrison, who has previously designed all three of Fedor Konyukhov’s rowboats (the “Uralaz”, “Turgoyak/K9”, and “AKROS”). The total surface area of the primary solar modules, horizontally laid on the upper deck, is 51m2 with a peak output of 9 kilowatts. This is estimated to give, in average conditions for the time and place of departure, the capacity to generate 32 kilowatt hours (kWh) per day. In addition the surface area of the solar modules installed on the hulls and angled toward the horizon is 15 m2. This addition allows for an extra yield of 4kWh per day from the illuminated side.
The first stage of the expedition will see Fedor Konyukhov cross the Atlantic solo with the following route: Canary Islands - Antigua in April-May 2021. The distance of this route is approximately 3,000 nautical miles, and it is estimated the journey will take 25 days to complete.
The second stage, taking place in January 2022, will see Fedor cross the Pacific Ocean along this route: Chile - Australia, with a distance of around 9,000 miles and taking up to 100 days.