Solar Energy, CNG Will Soon Power Kerala’s Ferries and Tourist Boats Updated On Tue, Nov 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Ferries, tourist boats, and barges operated by public sector agencies in Kerala are set to take the plunge into solar power or CNG as the fuel source to address climate change concerns and to rein in the operational cost, according to recent media reports. The city-based Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation Ltd (KSINC) is […] Read more
SWTD Bets on the Success of Solar Boats Updated On Mon, Jan 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Starting in April 2019, the department will launch three solar boats into its service across the backwaters of Kottayam and Alappuzha districts. The State Water Transport Department (SWTD) of Kerala is out to take maximum advantage of the sun, as it plans to introduce three solar-powered boats into its service after the success of its […] Read more
Solar Powered Boat Service to Commence from January 12 in Kerala Updated On Wed, Dec 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy Kerala will script a new chapter in its transport sector when a solar powered boat will start its first service from Vaikom in Kottayam district, about 180 Kms from here, on January 12. State Transport Minister A K Saseendran said, ‘‘The solar powered boat would conduct its first service with 75 passengers on January 12 […] Read more
NavAlt’s solar ferry is all set for trial in Alappuzha, Kerala Updated On Mon, Nov 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy NavAlt’s solar ferry built for Kerala State Water Transport Department is all set for trial in Alappuzha, Kerala. The solar ferry with 75 seats will be launched soon after the successful trail. The boat will be taken to water bodies for trails in coming days. According to The Hindi the boat made of fiber glass, […] Read more
