Techcouver - From Sailor to Solar Innovator: The Story Behind Simon Angus and Open Waters Solar

Techcouver - From Sailor to Solar Innovator: The Story Behind Simon Angus and Open Waters Solar
With his vision now coming to life, Angus’s dream of building an all-electric, off-grid sailboat is no longer just a personal project. Open Waters Solar is leading the way in marine solar technology, helping to chart a course toward a cleaner, more sustainable future for the maritime and transportation industries. What began with a single sailboat in the Douglas Channel has grown into a company that could redefine how the world harnesses solar power on the water.
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