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| Baron Gray:
I wonder if this is a joke: https://www.pv-magazine.com/2018/10/10/bankset-energy-announces-gw-scale-plans-for-solar-railways-the-world-over/?fbclid=IwAR2OrdZPDuhtTyUBH3VOKN3R61T1Og_QuIrokSzfbgJirV3_o5HtlbBGgvk |
| Jeroen3:
It must be. One does not just go around and install things on rail, especially not in germany. You need dozens or qualification, certification and permits. And not to mention you first have to invent a new ISO standard to do your thing if no existing standard describes your product. |
| olkipukki:
--- Quote from: Baron Gray on May 18, 2020, 11:55:56 am ---I wonder if this is a joke: --- End quote --- No, it's not --- Quote --- Development of the technology in European factories started back in 2013, says Bankset, with €10 million in financing provided by Bankset Investments Ltd, Bankset Energy Ltd and other, unidentified, public and private investors, mainly from the United Kingdom and the United States. Another €300 million is set to be raised in a further financing round --- End quote --- I'm happy to do any projects in ratio 1 (my) : 300 (them) :-DD |
| SerieZ:
Just why? :palm: I guess at least the trains are not driving on them... I first Imagined the rails themselves being a solar panel. :-// |
| Ice-Tea:
Three words: "Drop Chute Toilet". |
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