SaurShakti: India’s Fastest Solar­-Electric Boat

Context: Recently, Barracuda, also known as SaurShakti was launched at the yard of Navalt Solar and Electric Boats, located in Alappuzha (Kerala). It is said to be India’s fastest solar-electric boat. 

About SaurShakti (Barracuda Boat)

• Naming: Named after the swift long fish, Barracuda.
• Developed by: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Navalt. 
• Speed and Range: It is designed for high-speed operations with a maximum speed of around 12 knots and a range of 50 km. 
• Propulsion System: It is powered by a state-of-the-art solar-electric propulsion system.
• Significance of Barracuda Boat: 
  • Advanced Technology: It seamlessly integrates advanced technologies making it a pioneer in modern naval and passenger transportation.
  • Environmentally Friendly Maritime Practices: Barracuda exemplifies a conscious shift towards a cleaner and quieter ocean by significantly reducing emissions
  • Improve Affordability: Such solar powered electric boats would provide affordable substitutes for conventional fossil-fuelled boats.

News Source: TH

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