INS Sarvekshak

Green Initiative Installation of Solar Panel Onboard INS Sarvekshak

Question: Indian Naval Ship Sarvekshak has installed 18 light weight flexible panels of 300 W each for provision of electricity onboard using solar energy. This is-
(a) First ship to do so
(b) Second Ship to do so
(c) Third to ship to do so
(d) None of the above
Ans: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 12 February 2017; Indian Naval Ship Sarvekshak has undertaken an innovative project for provision of electricity onboard using solar energy.
  • The ship has installed 18 light weight flexible panels of 300 W each, which are 100% marine compatible.
  • This can be used for communication equipment, battery charging and general lightings onboard round the clock with battery outputs during night.
  • This power source can be used at sea as well as in harbour.
  • This green initiative of the Indian Navy saves approximately 89.1 kg of carbon emission per day when compared with a diesel generator.

Reference:
https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/green-initiative-installation-solar-panel-onboard-ins-sarvekshak
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/Green-drive-on-blue-waters-%E2%80%94-solar-power-lights-up-naval-vessel/article17290319.ece