Solar Sailor is an Australian public unlisted company founded in 1999 with 150 shareholders and the Honourable Bob Hawke (former Australian Prime Minister) as Chairman. Solar Sailor owns patented 'solarsail' technology - single devices that can harvest wind and solar energy on any vehicle and has developed hybrid marine power (HMP) technology for a variety of applications from small unmanned vessels, to ferries, cruisers and tankers.

Like hybrid cars, the HMP system combines the efficiency of electric drive with the power of conventional drives. The HMP system also adds "green" energy via the 'solar wing', a single device which harvests both sun and wind energy in a seaworthy manner. Solar Sailor has won numerous awards for design and innovation including the 2001 Australian Design Award of the Year.

For the customer the vessels offer compelling return on investment from fuel savings, exceptional passenger comfort and acceptability as they satisfy US Tier 3 and Tier 4 environmental standards. Solar Sailor's Hybrid Marine Power systems are installed by Solar Sailor's Advanced Technology Watercraft engineers working with the boat builder. The HMP system can incorporate the use of alternative fuels such as biofuels or gaseous fuels. The systems are commercial platforms for the use of hydrogen fuel cell technology in the future.

Ohori Capital is proud to be an investor in the company and is also responsible for promoting Solar Sailor's unique solutions in Japan.