Gain Assessment of Powering Train Loads With Rooftop Solar Panels: Case study of Morocco

Ouaid, Mohamed Amine; Ouassaid, Mohammed; Tebaa, Mohammed

doi:10.1109/gpecom58364.2023.10175759

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“…Solar power: Solar panels can be installed on the roof of trains to harness the power of the sun and convert it into electricity. This electricity can then be used to power the train's lighting and air conditioning and other systems [11][12][13][14]. • Wind power (not widely used in trains yet): Wind turbines can be installed on the roof or sides of trains to harness the power of the wind and generate electricity [15][16][17][18][19][20]; however, detailed analyses are needed since the wind turbine could slow down the train.…”

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Progress and Challenges Connected with the Integration of Renewable Energy Sources with Railway Distribution Networks

Kuznetsov,

Hubskyi,

Rojek

et al. 2024

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Rail is the most efficient and low carbon means of transport, but efforts are still being made to improve the energy efficiency of this sector. In Poland, one of the elements of the implementation of the energy transformation in rail is the “Green Railway” program, which assumes an increase in the share of renewable energy sources (RES) in the power supply structure of the sector to 50% in 2025 and 85% in 2030, and ultimately, to 100%. An increase in energy efficiency leads to a reduction in financial costs, and also contributes to improving the environment and, consequently, to enhancing the economic and social benefit through a cost–benefit analysis. Energy consumption in railway operations is characterized (unlike in construction) by being repetitive. This energy consumption is produced in four areas: in the movement of trains; in auxiliary systems in the trains; in auxiliary systems in the infrastructure (lighting consumption of tunnels or sections of track, point heating systems, the signaling and communication systems, etc.); and in stations, workshops and by other consumers. The aim of this article was to review modern technologies using renewable energy sources in rail transport for traction and non-traction customers.

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