Copenhagen, Denmark — The Danish State Railways (DSB) has signed an agreement with the European Energy that ensures the construction of a new solar park in Eastern Denmark. This solar park will increase the production of renewable energy in Denmark. The solar park is located at Rødby Harbour in Lolland … [continued]
SNCF Voyageurs is a state-owned subsidiary of the French National Railway Company. It is in charge of operating France’s passenger train network. SNCF Voyageurs is now aiming to have 40–50% of the rail network’s electricity coming from solar power by 2026. Increasingly, SNCF Voyageurs is looking to get that renewable … [continued]
The Byron Bay Railroad Company’s charming 100% solar-powered train has been featured in a Fully Charged video, showcasing the possibility of zero-emission public transport. The train is super efficient, requiring 8.33 watt-hours per passenger kilometer, even with frequent stop–starting. With a 6.5 kW rooftop solar array and a lithium-ion battery on board, in peak solar hours, the train is effectively 100% self-powered.
Nagpur Metro will join the list of ever-growing urban metro rail projects to use solar power for its operations.
