This study’s purpose is to find cost-effective ways to reduce the carbon intensity of the ocean transport required in the biomass supply chain. Danish cargo carrier Ultrabulk is entering into a partnership with a consortium of companies to explore the feasibility of installing smart , automated sails on its dry bulk ships . It 's joined the Green Shipping Alliance , UK power station operator Drax and Humphreys Yacht Design in a £ ##500 ( $ 129,000 ) study of cost - effective ways to cut carbon emissions in ocean transport . The project will look at retrofitting Fastrig sail technology on Ultrabulk 's vessels , utilising wind power to provide propulsion when carrying biomass to Drax 's renewable power station in Yorkshire . The 12-month study may lead to a commercial demonstrator by 2021 .
Danish cargo carrier Ultrabulk is entering into a partnership with a consortium of companies to explore the feasibility of installing smart , automated sails on its dry bulk ships . It 's joined the Green Shipping Alliance , UK power station operator Drax and Humphreys Yacht Design in a £ ##500 ( $ 129,000 ) study of cost - effective ways to cut carbon emissions in ocean transport . The project will look at retrofitting Fastrig sail technology on Ultrabulk 's vessels , utilising wind power to provide propulsion when carrying biomass to Drax 's renewable power station in Yorkshire . The 12-month study may lead to a commercial demonstrator by 2021 .