WHISPER energy project

WHISPER is a 4-year energy transition project, with the goal to of developing a solution that can significantly reduce emissions from the long-distance maritime industry. WHISPER aims to demonstrate around 30% fuel savings on a retrofit bulk carrier and more than 15% on a retrofit containership. A strong and diverse consortium of experts from across Europe will develop a fully modular retrofit solution, comprising a wind-solar hybrid power system to significantly reduce auxiliary engine emissions and a tilting wing sail system to provide wind-assisted propulsion, significantly reducing main engine fuel consumption and emissions. The WHISPER project has received funding from the European Union‘s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under grant agreement N° 101096577. Lloyd’s Register is funded by UK Research and Innovation under project agreement N° 1006574.