Harnessing the Wind to Reduce CO2 at Sea. Aloft with Miles Keeney-Ritchie
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Happy Planet Wednesday ! We've talked quite a bit about renewable energy on this podcast and we've also looked at old technologies that are coming back, often with a modern twist. Our guest today is starting a business that checks both of those boxes. Miles Keeney-Ritchie, founder of Aloft, aims to reduce ocean transportation carbon emissions by installing their automated fiberglass sails on ships and ferries to take some of the burden off the engine and reduce fuel consumption. Thanks to an event organized by Sea Ahead, our bluetech accelerator and investment friends in Boston, I have personally seen their demo size sail and I must say it does capture the imagination. Miles hopes it can capture market share! Just a reminder, you can listen to Happy Planet pretty much anywhere you listen to podcasts, or by following one of these links:  Apple , Spotify, Google, or our website. SPONSORS & PARTNERS Many thanks to Maine Technology Institute, Maine Venture Fund and Spark No.9 for their sponsorship. I’d also like to thank our promotional partners. Investable Oceans is a US-based angel platform specializing in ocean-related startups. Oceanovation is a fast-growing hub for entrepreneurs and investors in blue-tech innovation. Miles Keeney-Ritchie Aloft Facebook Instagram Abigail Carroll LinkedIN Happy Planet LinkedIN Twitter
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