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CIAL Solar Boat

CIAL Solar Boat

Completed

India

Country

India

Completion

Deployed 2021

Technology

Solar charging · twin 15 kW electric outboards

A 15 m ferry for 25 adults with electric propulsion and solar charging.

Type

Solar-electric passenger ferry

Deployed

2021

Location

India

Technology

E-MARINE electrification kit

Passenger capacity

25 adults

Length × breadth

15 m × 3 m

Electric motor

Twin 15 kW electric outboards

Battery capacity

80 kWh (YSPL)

Battery type

Lithium, liquid-cooled, class approved

Application

Ferry operations

Vessel speed

7–8 knots

CIAL Solar Boat combines electric propulsion and solar charging for ferry operations. Twin 15 kW electric outboards are supported by an 80 kWh YSPL lithium battery pack with liquid cooling and class approval.

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