Startup Sun-Ways is awaiting approval from the Federal Office of Transport to start implementing a pilot project near the Büttz station, according to the railway journal Railway Supply citing Sun-Ways.

solar panels between railway tracks

The installation of panels is planned to be carried out using a track-laying vehicle developed by the local company Scheuchzer.

It is anticipated that the electricity generated by the panels will be supplied to the local distribution network and provide energy to local households.

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Additionally, Sun-Ways hopes that in the future, the energy generated can be used for train traction.

As noted by the developer, the idea of placing solar panels between railway tracks is not new, but their solution stands out due to the accelerated and cost-effective panel installation process, as well as the ability to remove them during track maintenance.

Furthermore, Sun-Ways envisions the use of an anti-glare coating on the panels. Cleaning of the panels from debris and the like is intended to be performed by brushes installed on the moving train.

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