Siemens Mobility receives UK funding for solar solutions for trains
Using the funding, Siemens Mobility will carry out two projects . 2022, Siemens Mobility
The UK’s Department for Transport has awarded Siemens Mobility funding for the further development of solar technologies for trains on non-electrified lines. Using a second funding stream, Siemens will also explore charging options for on-train batteries in non-electrified areas.
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Solar surfaces could make sense if they prevent unwanted vegetation growth along the rail tracks. Sleeper surfaces would be too small for meaningful solar power production, but modules could be fixed to.
There could be some connection between solar modules, so that they can be lifted easily upon works at the track, and be put back easily. On the other hand, they would have to withstand aerodynamic forces from the trains. The modules would in any case show whether rail traffic is clean.