Vaikom’s all-solar dream hits delay, one vessel still awaiting nod
** Vaikom's all-solar dream has hit a roadblock due to delays in obtaining necessary approvals from the Indian Register of Shipping. Despite initial enthusiasm, the project's progress has been hindered, casting a shadow on its viability. The delay has significant economic implications for Vaikom, and broader implications for the Indian solar sector and the country's renewable energy goals.

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