Leicestershire duo launch bid to build all solar-powered canal boat

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The 12-passenger bespoke vessel will be powered using entirely renewable energy rather than diesel

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They need to raise a third of the build cost through a crowdfunding campaign, with the rest already funded by personal savings and a grant from the University of Nottingham. "We look forward to running an eco-friendly business and offering a new visitor attraction, which we hope will introduce a new generation of people to our canals.", will initially need to be charged using grid electricity but further plans are in place for a permanent onshore solar array.

 

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