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8/14/12

Alternative Energy: Solar-powered and noiseless boats soon

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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