Integrel Solutions awarded The Pittman Innovation Award 2019

In addition to being crowned Overall Winner of the DAME Design Award at the end of 2018, Integrel Solutions started 2019 by picking up yet another prestigious prize.

Popular US magazine, SAIL, has recognised our Integrel E-Power product as the Overall Winner of the 2019 Pittman Innovation Awards. Named after their long-time Technical Editor Freeman K. Pittman, who passed away in 1996, these awards are presented annually to outstanding new products in the sailing industry. Integrel E-Power is a high efficiency, high-output, large-frame alternator. It is fitted to the front of an existing inboard diesel engine and collects the spare power generated to deliver up to 9kW (or 18kW in a dual system) of energy. Spare energy is stored in a 48V battery bank for later use.

See below an excerpt from SAIL Magazine announcing Integrel as the Overall Winner:

“The team of judges make it their mission to scour boat shows around the world in order to discover the products that represent the absolute pinnacle of design and innovation.

“It was a unanimous decision by the Overall Winner judges Matt Wise, Senior Manager of Services for West Marine, and Gerry Douglas, Chief Designer and Vice President of Catalina Yachts. Panellist Matt Wise summed up their thoughts by explaining that, ‘This is something that will change the way people sail and use their boats’.”

Integrel E-Power offers sailors the chance to replace their existing generator by utilising the spare capacity of their engine, and in turn, simplifying the onboard systems. There is also the added benefit of fuel savings of up to 25%.

We’re incredibly proud of all of the team who have worked incredibly hard over the last few years to help bring this ground-breaking product to market. It’s wonderful to know that we are being recognised throughout the industry as leading the way in transforming the future of sailing.