The engineering world should consider developing solar-powered engines to run ships, speakers said at a ceremony held at the Pakistan Marine Academy regarding World Maritime Day. However, the issue remains generating enough power to run the huge ships from solar energy. In order to reduce the effects of marine pollution due to the fuel emission by ships, it is pivotal to transfer the movement of ships to solar energy. The ship will get both wind propulsion and solar power according to models presented at various international forums available for study on various websites. As per Eco Marine Power (EMP) had announced in 2020 that sail-assisted propulsion and solar power device for ships was ready for testing in Japan.

Source: The Express Tribune September 23, 2022 22:09 UTC