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A new study by the Environmental Defense Fund, in conjunction with The University of The Bahamas, said that electric-powered vessels are a big opportunity for remote Family Islands.

“When you add all of that together (with the onboard technology), you’ve got what’s effectively a fishing boat for energy.” For now, the prototypes only produce a few kilowatts of power, comparable to ...