Sun-Ways prototype photovoltaic railway panel

Made:
2023 in Switzerland

Sun-Ways prototype. Photovoltaic panel designed to be placed between railway tracks. The electricity generated could power local buildings or the trains that run above the panels. Object made in Switzerland in 2023.

Details

Category:
Railway Infrastructure
Object Number:
2026-111
Materials:
steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 160 mm x 1220 mm x 2440 mm, 300 kg
type:
solar panel

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