[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":102},["ShallowReactive",2],{"xpNE211I3xFtAdkrDceEb5tq70Vy1ToUC-w6TDCiuaE":3,"article_resilience-and-innovation-nereides-team-at-the-monaco-energy-boat-challenge_solidworks":10,"_apollo:default":100,"_apollo:identified":101},{"mailchimpAudience":4},{"actionUrl":5,"slug":6,"locale":7,"default":8,"__typename":9},"","resilience-and-innovation-nereides-team-at-the-monaco-energy-boat-challenge","en","https:\u002F\u002F3ds.us3.list-manage.com\u002Fsubscribe\u002Fpost?u=ed4601044e1936748c0d2aa6b&id=e5080ff9fe&f_id=002d4de2f0","MailchimpAudience",{"posts":11},{"nodes":12,"__typename":99},[13],{"id":14,"slug":6,"title":15,"uri":16,"excerpt":17,"locale":18,"featuredImage":21,"tableOfContents":30,"content":31,"date":32,"authorJobTitle":5,"author":33,"masterings":46,"globalTags":50,"products":53,"disciplines":67,"seo":88,"__typename":98},"cG9zdDo0NjcyOA==","Resilience and Innovation: Néréides Team at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge ","\u002Fproducts\u002Fsolidworks\u002Fresilience-and-innovation-nereides-team-at-the-monaco-energy-boat-challenge","\u003Cp>Today’s story is written by my colleague, Valerie Lécolle, SOLIDWORKS EDU Expert. As…\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":19,"__typename":20},"en_US","Locale",{"node":22,"__typename":29},{"large":23,"__typename":24,"medium_large":25,"thumbnail":26,"srcSet":27,"sizes":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge1.jpg.webp","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge1-768x514.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge1-150x150.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge1.jpg.webp 806w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge1-300x201.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge1-768x514.jpg.webp 768w","(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[],"\u003Cp>Today’s story is written by my colleague, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fvalerielecolle\u002F\">Valerie Lécolle\u003C\u002Fa>, SOLIDWORKS EDU Expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.utt.fr\u002F\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge1-615x411-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46730\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge1-615x411-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge1-615x411-1-300x200.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:post-content -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>As proud sponsors, we had the privilege of supporting the French \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnereides.utt.fr\u002F\">Néréides\u003C\u002Fa> student team, from University of Technology of Troyes \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.utt.fr\u002F\">UTT\u003C\u002Fa>, in their remarkable -and at times challenging- journey during the 12th \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fenergyboatchallenge.com\u002F\">Monaco Energy Boat Challenge\u003C\u002Fa>. This unique event celebrates innovation and sustainability in marine engineering, challenging students to design and build next-generation boats. Participants are encouraged to explore cutting-edge technologies, alternative propulsion systems, and eco-friendly materials, all while pushing the limits of nautical performance with minimal environmental impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>The Néréides team rose to this challenge with determination, creativity, and technical excellence, and we’re excited to share highlights from their inspiring experience because, this year’s competition was a true testament to their resilience, ingenuity, and determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.utt.fr\u002F\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":46731,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge-6-e1752766073332-615x262-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46731\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge-6-e1752766073332-615x262-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge-6-e1752766073332-615x262-1-300x128.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image -->\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Turning Setbacks into Opportunities\nJust before their departure, the team faced a major setback: a fire during testing severely damaged critical systems. Yet, instead of giving up, they made the bold decision to rebuild in just one day. They redesigned telemetry, installed a backup battery, sourced a motor controller overnight, and created a protective composite box—all while maintaining their focus on the competition ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Innovation Under Pressure\nArriving in Monaco with limited time, the team encountered another challenge: their smaller battery caused safety shutdowns. Their quick thinking led to an innovative pre-charging system, allowing them to pass technical inspections just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.utt.fr\u002F\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":46732,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge-4-615x410-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46732\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge-4-615x410-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge-4-615x410-1-300x200.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image -->\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Competing Against the Odds\nDespite their battery’s limitations, the team’s strategic approach during the endurance race earned them 11th place out of 23 teams and the title of 2nd best French team. Their close finish in the Championship Race, just 20 centimeters behind a more powerful competitor, highlighted the exceptional design and optimization of their boat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.utt.fr\u002F\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":46733,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge-2-615x411-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46733\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge-2-615x411-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge-2-615x411-1-300x200.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image -->\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>A Shared Vision for the Future\nThis year’s highlights, including a flax fiber cockpit and a dual counter-rotating propeller system, reflect the team’s commitment to sustainable innovation. As sponsors, we are inspired by their ambition to influence greener practices in naval engineering and their drive to push boundaries in future competitions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.utt.fr\u002F\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":46734,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge-3-615x323-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46734\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge-3-615x323-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnereides-team-at-monoco-energy-boat-challenge-3-615x323-1-300x158.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image -->\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>We are immensely proud to support such a talented and determined group of students. Their journey this year was not just about racing, it was about proving what’s possible through creativity, teamwork, and perseverance. Congratulations to all the team!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Thank you Valerie and thank you Team \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnereides.utt.fr\u002F\">Néréides\u003C\u002Fa> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.utt.fr\u002F\">UTT\u003C\u002Fa>, for sharing with the SOLIDWORKS Community.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Student teams! Click here to find out more about the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fproduct\u002Fstudents\u002Fsolidworks-sponsorship-student-teams\">SOLIDWORKS Student Team Sponsorship\u003C\u002Fa> program.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Design well.  Marie\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->","2025-07-17T11:34:09",{"node":34,"__typename":45},{"nicename":35,"description":36,"slug":37,"name":38,"firstName":39,"lastName":40,"avatar":41,"__typename":44},"marie-planchard","Marie Planchard is an education and engineering advocate. 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