Kerala launches solar-powered tourist ship

Kerala launches solar-powered tourist ship

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Category : State Published on: April 12 2023

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  • Kochi has taken a major step towards Kerala’s tourism sector by introducing the first solar-powered tourist vessel named 'Sooryamshu'. 
  • The vessel can accommodate up to 100 passengers at a time and has now begun operations in the waters of Ernakulam.
  • The double-decker vessel has a conference hall, DJ party floor and cafeteria along with amusement for the passengers. 
  • The vessel is designed as a catamaran passenger ferry with two parallel hulls in order to render more speed to the vessel.
  • Sooryamshu’s solar panels have the capacity to produce 27 KW of energy and it has generators which will enable operation of passenger lift systems and air-conditioners.
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