Solar solutions
10solar power solutions
Use the sun
We found 10 solar power energy solutions and 4 companies developing solar or wind power for railways.
Case Study · Technology Scouting
Powering electrified railways with alternative energy.
A multinational consultancy firm wanted to learn about new developments in alternative energy sources for electrified railways, from solar and wind to hydrogen, tidal and geothermal. We studied R&D and pilot projects worldwide, and pointed the client to the partners and solutions that fit different scenarios.
The Client
The client is a multinational consultancy firm interested in alternative energy sources for electrified railways, such as solar, wind, hydrogen fuel cells, tidal, nuclear and geothermal. It also wanted to understand energy management and storage solutions for rail.
The Challenge
Find the sources.
Learn from best practice.
Prescouter was asked to identify R&D activity worldwide and highlight the best practices different regions use for alternative energy in railway applications.
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Generation
Solar, wind and tidal
Renewable power for electrified lines.
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Fuel
Hydrogen fuel cells
Zero-emission power on board the train.
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Storage
Energy storage and management
Keeping renewable power available when trains need it.
Our Approach
Comparing approaches through expert interviews and patents.
Hydrogen
4hydrogen fuel cell solutions
Fuel the trains
We identified 4 hydrogen fuel cell solutions for railways and 2 tidal energy generator solutions.
Storage
6storage developments and cases
Store the power
We found 6 developments and case studies in storing renewable energy for railway use.
The Outcome
Options for every railway scenario.
Prescouter presented 4 companies developing solar or wind energy for railways, 10 solar solutions, 4 hydrogen fuel cell solutions, 2 tidal generator solutions, 2 geothermal case studies for station heating and powering railroads, and 6 energy storage developments. A patent analysis covering the past decade highlighted relevant partners and solutions for different scenarios.
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Renewables
Solar, wind and tidal options
Generation sources ready for rail.
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Hydrogen
Fuel cell trains
Four solutions for railways.
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Partners
Leaders by scenario
Partners matched to different scenarios.
No single energy source fits every rail line. Comparing what works in each country shows which mix fits where.
Let’s Talk
Which energy sources could power your network?
Compare alternative energy and storage options with proven case studies behind them. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you get there.
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