Solar-powered trains are closer to reality than we might think

Solar-powered trains are closer to reality than we might think

“Use of solar panels by the side of tracks to provide power to electric trains could make sense given match-up between peak generation and demand

How can we connect solar photovoltaics (PV) directly to railways to power electric trains? That’s the question my charity 10:10 and researchers at Imperial College’s Energy Futures Lab are trying to answer…”

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https://amp.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2017/feb/15/solar-powered-trains-uk-india-renewables-tracks-electric