Advancing sustainability in urban transportation: A solar-powered
Solar-powered metro rail systems provide a sustainable alternative to conventional grid-powered transit by decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, lowering carbon footprints, and
This study demonstrates that solar power integration in metro rail systems is feasible to enhance urban sustainability. Solar-powered metro rail systems provide a sustainable alternative to conventional grid-powered transit by decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, lowering carbon footprints, and reducing environmental impacts.
Fig 17. Sensitivity analysis. According to the analysis, monocrystalline panels and lithium-ion batteries are the most effective technologies for harnessing solar power and storage in metro rail systems. Hybrid grid install approaches are optimized for energy independence versus cost, achieving a 90% reduction in grid reliance.
The theoretical potential of solar energy capacity at India's rail transport facilities is estimated at 266.034 GW . One of the main disadvantages of RE is the instability of its generation, which leads to the inability of the power system to meet the consumer's demand at any time.
By 2030, PV installations in rail transportation could produce around 12 TWh of electricity, accounting for around 6% of the sector's total energy consumption. Railways typically own their rights-of-way and control access to their land, making it relatively straightforward to install solar equipment.
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