All the fuel and noise pollution caused by boats in our waters may be a thing of the past if an experiment planned by the Kerala State Water Transport Department succeeds. It has decided to go in for solar power as a fuel source in its boats.
The state government has sanctioned the project submitted by the KSWTD and entrusted the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) to study it. A special team has also been formed to review the feasibility study.
KSWTD director Shaji V Nair said, “If the project is implemented, it will be a breakthrough in the history of water transport in the state. Half the expense incurred by the department is for fuel. About `7.5 crore was spent for fuel last year. At the same time, the boats were emitting huge quantities of carbon dioxide. If the solar-powered boats are operational, it will be a great success for the department which will also benefit the environment,” he said.
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