Indra (boat)

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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1. How big is Indra (boat)?Kochi waters, Kerala
2. What is the vessel classification?Solar-powered boat
3. What is the nation of operation?India
4. What is Indra?Indra is India's biggest boat that runs on solar power. It is the largest solar-powered boat in the country and can travel on water like a giant floating solar panel.
5. How does Indra use the sun to move?Indra uses high‑efficiency solar panels on its hull to collect sunlight. The panels turn the light into electricity that powers the boat’s engines, and batteries store extra energy for cloudy days or night.

Photovoltaic system: Technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity using solar panels.
Decarbonization: The process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide emissions, especially from industrial and transport sectors.
Maritime transport: The movement of goods or people by sea, rivers, or canals.
Renewable energy: Energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed, such as solar, wind, and hydro power.