Flexible Solar Photovoltaic Panel Development for Railway Coaches

Alternative fuel research and development for railways

National railway operator

Alternative fuel research and development for railways

Solar panel manufacturing

Lightweight solar panels installed on train roofs to generate electricity for coach amenities. These flexible panels weigh approximately 120 kg combined and generate 15-20 kilowatt hours of electricity daily.

India

Initiative to retrofit Indian Railways passenger train coaches with flexible solar photovoltaic panels to power coach amenities and reduce operational costs and carbon emissions.

Earlier initiative to retrofit diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) trains with flexible solar PV panels, which proved successful and led to expansion to mainline passenger coaches.

Lightweight flexible solar panels designed for installation on railway coach roofs. Weighing approximately 120 kg combined per coach, they generate 15-20 kilowatt hours of electricity daily to power lights, fans, and mobile charging points.