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Switzerland turned its train tracks into solar power plants

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Re: Switzerland turned its train tracks into solar power plants

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Post by Rebelgecko »

kees99 wrote: post #9
nom wrote: post #4

it is less stupid solar roadways, but it is still very stupid

I agree. This addresses one of two main failure modes of solar roadways (grippy coating disintegrating from being driven over), but keeps another one (contamination). Note that this particular trail was right next to a terminus of very lightly used branch, served by well-maintained rolling stock. Should one install this anywhere with large traffic of older locomotives, panels will quickly get covered in dark goo from…

Apparently they just stick a brush on the caboose to clean them

Re: Switzerland turned its train tracks into solar power plants

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Post by crote »

DivingForGold wrote: post #12

but then the homeless and needy came to the tracks at night and pilfered away all the panels . . .

No need to worry about that: Switzerland is a developed country, so it has a functioning welfare system. Nobody has to steal solar panel to survive.

Re: Switzerland turned its train tracks into solar power plants

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Post by hulitu »

Rebelgecko wrote: post #11
kees99 wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I agree. This addresses one of two main failure modes of solar roadways (grippy coating disintegrating from being driven over), but keeps another one (contamination). Note that this particular trail was right next to a terminus of very lightly used branch, served by well-maintained rolling stock. Should one install this anywhere with large traffic of older locomotives, panels will quickly get covered in dark goo from…

Apparently they just stick a brush on the caboose to clean them

Cleaning oil with a brush. Works like a charm. /s
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