Core Viewpoint - The first luxury solar-powered cruise ship on the Yangtze River, "Mei Wei Kai Xuan," is set to embark on its maiden voyage on September 28 in Chongqing, marking a significant advancement in eco-friendly tourism in the region [1]. Company Overview - "Mei Wei Kai Xuan" was constructed starting in 2023 with an investment of approximately 200 million yuan, measuring 149.99 meters in length and 21.8 meters in width, featuring a maximum height of 17 meters and seven passenger decks [2]. - The cruise ship is a collaboration between Chongqing Dongjiang Industrial Co., Ltd. and Chongqing Chuandong Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. [2]. Technological Innovations - The ship utilizes hybrid oil-electric power technology and is equipped with a 300KW solar photovoltaic system, converting sunlight directly into electricity, thus leading the Yangtze River cruise industry into the "photovoltaic+" era [4]. - It incorporates advanced technologies such as DC networking, energy storage batteries, and top-level photovoltaic generation, which reduces reliance on shore power and enhances the overall cruising experience by minimizing noise [4]. Cultural Integration - The cruise ship features a unique design that merges culture and tourism, creating a mobile "Yard on the River" with elements like blue bricks, white walls, bamboo shadows, and wooden carvings, providing a tranquil and elegant atmosphere [6]. - The ship will operate along the Yangtze River route between Chongqing and Shanghai, significantly contributing to the high-quality development of Yangtze River cruise tourism [6].

记者23日从重庆市东江实业有限公司获悉，长江首艘光伏发电豪华游轮"美维凯璇"将于9月28日在重庆 朝天门码头迎来首航。 美维凯璇游轮于2023年开工建造，投资约2亿元，船长149.99米、船宽21.8米、水上最大高度17米，共设 7层载客甲板，由重庆市东江实业有限公司和重庆川东船舶重工有限责任公司合作建造而成。 据了解，该游轮将航行于长江干线(重庆—上海之间)，对长江游轮旅游高质量发展具有极大的推动作 用。 该游轮采用分段预组装技术和高精度定位技术，定位误差达到毫米级，既提高了建造效率，又保证了船 舶的整体结构强度和建造质量。 该游轮采用油电混合动力技术，配置300KW太阳能光伏系统，将太阳光直接转化为电能，引领长江游 轮进入"光伏+"时代。该游轮创新采用直流组网、储能电池、顶层光伏发电技术，减少岸电使用量、岸 电使用率，实现低噪音航行，为游客带来平稳、安静、舒适的体验。 该游轮在软装方面实现了文化与旅游的深度融合，打造出长江上的移动式"江上院子"。青砖白墙、竹影 灰瓦、木雕窗棂、石雕雅苑……位于游轮5楼的"江上院子"将川西庭院的"柔"与三峡俊峰的"刚"相融 合，构建起一个宁静雅致的空间。 ...