ESG Investor - Set Sail For A Green Future

By Diane Gilpin for ESG Investor

The misconception that wind is unpredictable and therefore an impossible alternative to fossil fuels, has meant the maritime industry and investors continue to underestimate this primary renewable energy. But modern wind-assist technology in tandem with the latest in route optimisation software – taking into account historical and real-time weather forecasts and data – means we have the ability to predict when and how the wind will blow, bringing wind into the 21st century.