The right balance
PROMOTING THE 48 VOLT STANDARD
At the moment Barca Zero is equipped with the air-cooled Deigma Air 8,5-48 2000, 48 volt and 7.0 KW to the propeller (15.5 KW peak). Equally, all the servomotors work at this voltage, which is proving to be the ideal solution for boating since it can offer great advantages.
In fact, voltage and amperage are inversely correlated quantities. With the same power (Watts), the lower the voltage (12 or 24 volts), the higher the amperage required. Hence, the need to adopt separate circuits, with wires of larger cross-section, also taking into account the voltage drops due to the considerable distances existing on a boat between the generator/battery and the various engines.
The most recent trends concern the adoption of a higher voltage, unique and specific for boating, which also ensures increased efficiency.