Bill Gates is said to have paid 645 million dollars (about 15,480 billion VND) to buy Aqua – a super yacht powered by liquid hydrogen, the plan of which was revealed at the recent Monaco Yacht Show.

The luxury vessel is 370 feet long and includes five decks complete with space for 14 guests, 31 crew members, a gym, yoga room, beauty room, massage room and swimming pool. swim.

The Aqua superyacht is a futuristic design that is 370 feet (113 meters) long, includes five decks and runs on liquid hydrogen, emitting only water. Sinot design studio said the ship’s exterior was inspired by ocean waves. Photo: Sinot Cover.

But its most impressive feature is the two 28-ton vacuum-sealed tanks cooled to -423F (-253 o C) and filled with liquid hydrogen to power the vessel.

Bill Gates, 64, is known to frequently vacation on speedboats, but this is the first time he has bought a luxury superyacht. In the past, he often rented boats on summer trips to the Mediterranean.

The new vessel is not expected to be ready to sail until 2024.

The hydrogen is pumped through a special fuel cell that converts it into electricity, while only releasing water that is safe to return to the ocean.

Despite using clean fuel, the ship can reach speeds of 17 knots and can travel 3,750 miles before it needs to refuel, enough distance to cross the Atlantic from New York to Southampton. .

Super yacht seen from above. Photo: Sinot Cover/Dailymail.

Designer Sander Sinot is hoping it will pave the way for a more ecological future for the superyacht industry.

“With each project, I challenge my team and myself to surpass myself. To develop AQUA, we took inspiration from the lifestyle of a discerning, progressive owner, water versatility and cutting-edge technology to combine this in a superyacht with real features creative.”, Sander Sinot said.

The rear level features an ocean-facing, infinity pool, while floor-to-ceiling windows lead into a downstairs entertaining space with a dining room for 14 and a home cinema. Photo: Sinot Cover/Dailymail.

The commissioning of the yacht is a sure sign of Gates’ interest in alternative fuels.

Gates is already an investor in Heliogen, a California startup that uses smart software to control a series of mirrors that focus the sun’s rays to create extremely high temperatures according to the Daily Telegraph.

The boat will easily cross the Atlantic but it will also have a backup diesel engine due to the scarcity of Hydrogen refueling points. Source: Sinot.

The company aims to create a clean source of hydrogen gas by splitting water molecules without using fossil fuels. Gates has long argued that investing in new energy systems is a better way to get companies to cut carbon emissions than forcing investors to pull out of oil companies when so many economies economy depends on fossil fuels.

‘By investing in energy innovation, we can build on the progress we have made in deploying existing technology such as renewable energy, which will help accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels. ‘to the future of reliable and affordable carbon-free electricity,’ Gates said.

“We need major breakthroughs in technologies that allow us to supply clean energy to the grid even on windless days, cloudy weather and at night.”

Although the new yacht will run on liquid hydrogen, there will also be a diesel engine as a backup due to the current lack of hydrogen refueling stations.