on 2 Jul 2026
Sanlorenzo advances its vision for sustainable yachting with a strategic partnership with BYD Energy Storage
Another significant milestone in Sanlorenzo’s Road to 2030 sustainability strategy, the collaboration with BYD Energy Storage brings together the shipyard’s vision for sustainable luxury yachting with BYD’s expertise in advanced battery systems, energy management technologies, and large-scale electrification solutions.
The partnership establishes a long-term strategic collaboration, including an ongoing research and development programme focused on exploring how advanced energy storage technologies can contribute to a new generation of quieter, lower-impact and more intelligently managed yachts — anticipating the evolving expectations of owners increasingly seeking sustainability, comfort, performance, and extended onboard autonomy without compromise.
The agreement also establishes BYD Energy Storage as Technology Supplier and Official Battery Supplier to Sanlorenzo.
“Innovation and sustainability are inseparable for Sanlorenzo,” says Massimo Perotti (above), Executive Chairman of Sanlorenzo. “Partnering with a global technology leader such as BYD Energy Storage represents another important step in our long-term vision to shape a more responsible and technologically advanced future for yachting.
Perotti says the collaboration allows the shipyard to explore new possibilities in energy storage and electrification while continuing to develop solutions capable of reducing the environmental impact of yachts on the water.
Globally recognised for its proprietary battery innovation, advanced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) systems, and large-scale energy storage expertise, BYD Energy Storage has become a significant force in the evolution of next-generation mobility and industrial electrification. The agreement reflects growing momentum behind the application of advanced battery technologies within the maritime sector and reinforces Sanlorenzo’s ambition to remain at the forefront of sustainable innovation within luxury yachting.
“Sanlorenzo represents one of the most forward-thinking and design-led brands in the global yachting industry,” says Tony Jiang, Director of BYD Marine Battery Product Line. “We are proud to support their sustainability vision through our advanced battery technologies and look forward to collaborating on future innovation opportunities within the maritime sector.”
The partnership reflects a broader transformation underway within the luxury yachting sector, where future owners are increasingly seeking solutions that combine performance, comfort, efficiency, and environmental responsibility without compromise. As onboard energy demands continue to evolve, advanced battery and energy storage technologies are expected to play an increasingly important role in shaping more sustainable yachting experiences.
Through the collaboration, Sanlorenzo and BYD Energy Storage will explore how next-generation battery systems and energy management solutions can support the development of lower-impact yachting platforms, while preserving the design, comfort, and lifestyle experience that define the brand. The partnership forms part of Sanlorenzo’s wider ambition to anticipate the changing expectations of a new generation of owners increasingly focused on innovation, sustainability, and long-term responsibility.
The partnership further strengthens Sanlorenzo’s Road to 2030 sustainability programme, which continues to drive investment across green methanol, reformer systems for hydrogen production (as used on the 50Steel above), hybrid propulsion technologies, and broader innovation designed to support the long-term transformation of the yachting industry.
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