Solar-Electric Ferry

ADITYA

India’s First Solar-Electric Ferry

Aditya is a pioneering solar-electric passenger ferry built for clean, quiet and efficient public transport. Designed for inland waterways, it carries up to 75 passengers with a 120 km range and 7-knot cruising performance

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SPECIFICATIONS

Built for Efficient Water Transportation

Passengers

Knots Maximum Speed

120 km

Range

80 kWh

Battery Capacity

20 kWp

Solar Power

20 × 7 m

Length × Width

2 × 20 kW

Electric Motors

GRP

Hull Construction

Aditya solar electric passenger ferry on inland water

THE VESSEL

Solar Power. Electric Performance.

Aditya combines 20 kWp of solar power with electric propulsion to deliver clean, quiet and efficient passenger transportation. Designed for daily inland-waterway operations, its solar-electric system enables zero-fuel operation with reliable performance.

Aditya pairs solar energy with electric propulsion to deliver quiet, efficient and zero-fuel passenger transport. Built for daily inland-waterway operations, the ferry combines renewable energy, battery storage and dependable marine engineering to support reliable public transportation. Its solar-electric powertrain helps reduce operating costs while delivering a smooth, comfortable and low-noise experience for passengers.

ENGINEERING

Engineered for Sustainable Mobility

Solar-Electric Propulsion

Clean electric propulsion supported by solar energy for efficient ferry operations.

75-Passenger Capacity

Designed for reliable passenger transportation across inland waterways.

20 kWp Solar Power

Solar generation supports efficient daily marine operations.

80 kWh Battery

Marine-grade lithium battery storage for dependable electric performance.

Lightweight Construction

GRP hull and aluminium superstructure help reduce vessel weight.

IRS Classed

Built under Indian Register of Shipping classification requirements.

SOLAR TECHNOLOGY

Powered by the Sun

Aditya was designed to meet more than 80% of its energy needs through solar power. On a sunny day, the ferry can cruise for more than six hours without requiring an external charge.

80%+

Energy needs fulfilled through solar power

HISTORY

The Story Behind Aditya

2014

Design & Development

Navalt began the design and construction of the solar-electric ferry.

2017

Aditya Inaugurated

Aditya was inaugurated on January 12, 2017 for the Kerala State Water Transport Department.

2020

Gustave Trouvé Award

Aditya received the Gustave Trouvé Award for the World’s Best Electric Ferry.

ECONOMICS

Lower Operating Costs. Greater Long-Term Value.

SOLAR FERRY

₹2.744 Cr

20-year total cost of ownership

DIESEL FERRY

₹9.147 Cr

20-year total cost of ownership

BATTERY TECHNOLOGY

Marine-Grade Battery Options

MANTA

DNV-approved LFP battery packs designed for professional marine operations, with protection rated up to IP67.

STING

High-performance Lithium Titanate Oxide (LTO) battery technology designed for electric and hybrid marine vessels, with ultra-fast charging, long cycle life and ClassNK certification.

APPLICATIONS

Built for Everyday Water Transport

Aditya is engineered for clean, quiet and reliable passenger transportation across inland waterways, making it ideal for high-frequency public ferry operations.

Public Water Transport

Clean, reliable passenger mobility for daily public ferry routes.

Passenger Ferry Services

Efficient solar-electric transportation for high-frequency passenger operations.

Inland Waterways

Designed for dependable operation across backwaters, canals, lakes and inland routes.

Sustainable Mobility

Zero-fuel electric propulsion that helps reduce operating costs and environmental impact.

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APPLICATIONS

Built for Everyday Water Transport

Aditya is engineered for clean, quiet and reliable passenger transportation across inland waterways, making it ideal for high-frequency public ferry operations.