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In 2021, the solar ferry ADITYA won the Gustave Trouve Award for the “World’s Best Electric Ferry.” It was chosen as a great demonstration of a renewable energy project that is also economically viable. The success of the boat and the impact it has created have generated a lot of interest in India and other countries with abundant sunlight.
To ensure this interest leads to a suitable product configuration, one must understand the philosophy of solar boats. This book introduces solar boats and covers the various aspects to consider when making decisions. Each area requires further expansion with much reading and research; this book is merely a window to the vast knowledge that awaits an enthusiast.
After clarifying what solar-electric boats are and introducing their potential market, the book answers the question, “Why do we need solar boats?” Next, the philosophy of solar boats and the difference between fossil fuel boats are described, and all the available technology choices are listed. The stage is set to start on the design of the boat, and the processes of design and construction are outlined. The tests and trials solar-electric boats undergo are briefly explained, followed by descriptions of the operations and maintenance of a solar boat. Finally, the solar ferry ADITYA is featured, and the last chapter lists the steps we need to take for the faster adoption of solar-electric boats.
The primary target for this book is the marine transport system’s decision-makers, advisors, and team, who need to understand the fundamentals of solar-electric boats. This book provides the insights essential for when one encounters a decision in marine transport. It is also meant for other stakeholders in marine transport like operators, financiers, policymakers, government departments, and, finally, commuters and enthusiasts.
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“I’m thrilled to see this wonderfully written and extremely informative book on Solar-Electric Boats by Sandith. This sector is on the cusp of commercialisation at a global level, and India could benefit immensely from such disruptive and clean technologies.” – Naveen Munjal, Managing Director, Hero Electric.
“Solar Electric Boats: Plan, Build and Benefit is a comprehensive guide that will be enlightening and instructive not only for those who want to build a boat – but also for those they need to approach for financing and support. While the world of solar power in marine propulsion is in many ways only in its infancy, I predict with confidence that this publication will be a benchmark reference work that proves itself useful and informative now and for years to come.“ – Jeff Butler, Editor/Publisher of Plugboats.
“I was delighted to read that Aditya won the Gussie for its class and that a whole fleet of solar-electric water buses is being built. The excellent and clear way in which Sandith Thandasherry presents the technical and environmental arguments for solar boats, merits study for anyone wishing to pursue the same route. Well done!“ – Kevin Desmond, President Electric Boat Association; Author “Electric Boats and Ships: A History”.
“Very lucid in his depiction of new technology, Sandith has not kept anything from the reader. He has presented the technicalities of the solar panels; the battery capacities; Fuel Cell; the integration of the power train; and the layout, structural design & weight control. I urge all to read the book and be inspired.“ –Jyotisman Dasgupta,President, Institution of Naval Architects.
ASIN : B09BYDQ89J
Publisher : Independently published (August 3, 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 112 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8530106996
Item Weight : 5.9 ounces
Dimensions : 5.83 x 0.27 x 8.27 inches
