24 October 2005

Italian Trains Get Solar Boost

Every bit of local generation means less loss through distribution;

The solar panels on the roof do no help power the wheels, but they provide energy for air-conditioning, lighting and safety systems, which helps make the trains more efficient by freeing the engine from having to create power for that electrical load.


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