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The Indian Navy has taken several green initiatives to protect the environment and promote sustainability.
- Commissioning of solar power plants with a cumulative capacity
- To reduce diesel engine emissions, the Navy has installed a retrofit device developed by Chakr Innovations. This device has shown a 70% reduction in hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter emissions.
- To combat oil spills, the Navy has developed eco-friendly marine bio-remedial agents that consist of micro-organisms and their growth stimulants.
- The Navy has operationalized a 100KW capacity air conditioning plant based on the natural refrigerant carbon dioxide.
- The Navy is also exploring the use of hydrogen as an alternate source of fuel. Shore trials of a Hydrogen Aspirated Diesel Engine have been completed, showing reduced carbon monoxide emissions. A ship has been fitted with the device for pilot trials.
- The Navy is working on a developmental project for a hydrogen fuel cell-powered ferry craft.
- To reduce vehicular emissions, the Navy has made progress in using biodiesel based on used cooking oil.
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