Solar panel researchers investigate powering trains by bypassing grid
by Michael Holder for BusinessGreen, part of the Guar from Environment | The Guardian on (#28BAJ)
Imperial College and climate change charity 10:10 to focus on connecting solar panels directly to train lines, reports BusinessGreen
Imperial College London has partnered with the climate change charity 10:10 to investigate the use of track-side solar panels to power trains, the two organisations announced yesterday.
The renewable traction power project will see university researchers look at connecting solar panels directly to the lines that provide power to trains, a move that would bypass the electricity grid in order to more efficiently manage power demand from trains.
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