Siemens powers Bluegame BGF45 yacht with smart electrification
Siemens has detailed its collaboration with Italian yacht manufacturer Bluegame in the development of the new BGF45 yacht, which features the company's SENTRON ECPD technology as a core element of the vessel's electrification system.
The partnership designates Siemens as Bluegame's "Innovative Technology Partner" for the BGF45, the first model in the BGF range of foiling multihulls now debuting in the market.
Electrification at its core
The centrepiece of the collaboration is Siemens' SENTRON ECPD (Electronic Circuit Protection Device) technology. SENTRON ECPD is a semiconductor-based device that provides electronic circuit protection and management, which has been integrated with other SENTRON products to form the backbone of the BGF45's electrical system.
The device, installed in the yacht's onboard electrical panels, is designed to deliver real-time monitoring of energy flows, respond rapidly to electrical faults, and automatically adapt to changes in electrical load, all while requiring a reduced footprint in the vessel's limited space.
Siemens stated that the technology allows the electrical infrastructure to be both more reliable and sustainable, enabling efficient management of energy across the vessel and minimising maintenance demands and downtime.
Safety and adaptability
Siemens described the SENTRON ECPD as "one of the world's most innovative circuit protection devices," combining electronic protections with intelligent functionality. Its flexibility allows specific configurations tailored to the yacht's specialised requirements, ensuring resilience regardless of sailing conditions or customisation by the operator.
"With our groundbreaking SENTRON ECPD we provide industry-leading technology to contribute to the highest levels of safety, efficiency, and sustainability, even on the world ́s oceans," said Andreas Matthé, CEO Electrical Products at Siemens Smart Infrastructure.
The rapid response of SENTRON ECPD in the event of electrical faults is designed to limit both risks and interruptions during operation. Siemens reports that this contributes to a reduction in anomalies, resulting in lower maintenance costs and improved comfort for crew and passengers alike.
Sustainability approach
The partnership has placed sustainability at the forefront. According to Siemens, Bluegame has adopted strategies focusing on environmental, social, and economic performance, aligning with the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The SENTRON ECPD received the Siemens EcoTech label, marking it as a low-impact product in line with these targets.
The multifunctional nature of the SENTRON solution enables it to replace several conventional devices with a single, compact system, thereby saving on weight and resources. Siemens claims that this results in an approximate 85% reduction in required installation space within the vessel's electrical distribution board, and, depending on the application, allows for savings of up to 80% in electronics, 90% in metals, and 90% in plastics.
Operational efficiency
By integrating monitoring and adaptive management directly into the power infrastructure, the BGF45's electrification system is expected to provide advantages in reliability during both normal use and varying sailing conditions. This approach is designed to improve operational continuity while reducing the risk of faults impacting yacht systems.
The BGF45 now marks the latest step in Bluegame's drive to develop multi-hull yachts that utilise foiling technology, with the electrification system a major focus of the new vessel.
Both companies highlighted that the collaboration aims to set new standards for energy use and management onboard luxury vessels, combining technical efficiency with measurable sustainability outcomes.