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Swiss solar panels on railway tracks survive 11,000 trains, generate 16,000 kWh

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What happened

In 2025, Swiss startup Sun-Ways installed 48 removable solar panels across 100 metres of active railway tracks in Buttes.

More than 11,000 trains have since passed over the installation, which has generated over 16,000 kWh of electricity.

Key facts

  • In 2025, Swiss startup Sun-Ways installed 48 removable solar panels across 100 metres of active railway tracks in Buttes.
  • More than 11,000 trains have since passed over the installation, which has generated over 16,000 kWh of electricity.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:24:19 UTC.

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