India’s first solar-powered tourist boat

April 10, 2023

Kerala State Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC) has launched a solar-powered tourist boat called Sooryamshu that can produce 27 KW of energy.
The boat also comes equipped with generators, which will help power passenger lift systems and air-conditioners.
The solar panels will provide about 75% of the vessel’s energy needs, while the rest will be met by the generators.
The boat was built in Sri Lanka for Rs. 3.95 crores.