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Dutch Trams running on solar power transported directly to the overhead lines

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Strukton created a unique connection between the eco solar park ‘t Oor in The Hague (NL) and the power grid of regional operator HTM. This allows tram lines 3 and 4 to run on solar power. There are 4,700 solar panels installed, producing over 1.4 Gigawatt hours per year for the trams.

The innovative laying of 10kV cables allowed Strukton to connect the solar park directly to the tram traction grid. This avoids unnecessary conversion losses between AC and DC power and transporting the energy at higher efficiency due to the high voltage.

Without any doubt this is a breakthrough for a new standard in directly supplying sustainable electricity to rail networks.

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