M7 metro car in Amsterdam

Amsterdam metros to feed brake energy back to power grid

Similar technology that this Amsterdam metro will get is already in use in Belgium and Germany 2022, PatrickJosh / Wikimedia Commons

Amsterdam public transport companies GVB and the Amsterdam transport region will initiate a project next year whereby brake energy from metros is fed back to the grid. This should increase the available energy for both the city and the rolling stock itself.

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Author: Nick Augusteijn

Former Chief Editor of RailTech.com

2 comments op “Amsterdam metros to feed brake energy back to power grid”

bönström bönström|23.03.23|14:42

But, of course, this the too obvious, in particular at an electrified mode, regrettably thereby now, devastatingly short of redundancy…, no longer shall be neglected!
At road transports, an other, a robust, redundant (upgradable) mode…, due for “electrification” – as hybride etc., as well, all over, any option for energy recycling, duly now shall be benefitted of!

Noa ter Horst|28.03.23|08:58

Interesting article. Great innovative green energy plan

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M7 metro car in Amsterdam

Amsterdam metros to feed brake energy back to power grid

Similar technology that this Amsterdam metro will get is already in use in Belgium and Germany 2022, PatrickJosh / Wikimedia Commons

Amsterdam public transport companies GVB and the Amsterdam transport region will initiate a project next year whereby brake energy from metros is fed back to the grid. This should increase the available energy for both the city and the rolling stock itself.

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Author: Nick Augusteijn

Former Chief Editor of RailTech.com

2 comments op “Amsterdam metros to feed brake energy back to power grid”

bönström bönström|23.03.23|14:42

But, of course, this the too obvious, in particular at an electrified mode, regrettably thereby now, devastatingly short of redundancy…, no longer shall be neglected!
At road transports, an other, a robust, redundant (upgradable) mode…, due for “electrification” – as hybride etc., as well, all over, any option for energy recycling, duly now shall be benefitted of!

Noa ter Horst|28.03.23|08:58

Interesting article. Great innovative green energy plan

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