Switzerland’s solar railway has been a success. What happens next?
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Solar railways could soon become commonplace in Europe, following a successful trial in Switzerland.
    • Alexstarfire@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      22 days ago

      I’m not so sure. But only because I’ve seen plenty of track that change shape as temps change. I wonder how long this type of setup lasts.

      • IrateAnteater@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        22 days ago

        Tracks only end up changing shape because they are extremely long, continuous pieces. The solar cells are not going to be single pieces and would have room to expand and contract normally. I’m more interested in finding out how they hold up to winter and snow plowing.

        • freeman@feddit.orgEnglish
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          22 days ago

          but doesnt the efficiency drop with an increased temperature? I assume the tracks are hotter than a roof and I wonder if there is a relevant efficiency decrease