SunRails Harness Hydrogen and the Sun to Power Light Rail Transit, the Stations, and Control Equipment
Discover how hydrogen + solar can transition any sized light rail operation into a clean, efficient, and environmentally friendly organization.
Railpower for Sustainable Transit
Join us in transferring light rail’s enormous appetite for energy from utility to renewables.
Clean and Green Energy Solutions
can reduce your energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions; while enhancing your urban brand and appeal.
Real Sustainably Requires Ingenuity and Innovation
from Corporate Directors that can lean forward to embrace a proven technology that has been aorund for more than 100 years. Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) and Hydrogen fuel cells, are the future of worldwide power generation. Hydrogen is the most abundant element in our universe, water is the most abundant compound on earth, and methane is the cleanest hydrocarbon. Our SOFC’s are non-combustable electro-chemical devices that produce 99.95% emmission free electricity. Mixed together with optional solar and BESS we can create a microgrid solution for any sized project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explain how all of this works?
It all begins with natural gas and the load that we are powering. Our fuel cells are available in sizes from 96kWh to 960,000kWh per day and we can energize loads from 120/240v-SP, 277/480v-3P or 13.9kVa. Depending on the parameters, we can power different panel voltages at the same time.
How does clean energy improve our image?
Light rail operations are expensive and use vast amounts of electricity to power the trains, stations, and traction control elements. Replacing diesel trains and busses with CNG or EV’s, won’t hide the fact that you’ve merely shifted from one fossil fuel to another. There’s a stark difference between the natural gas fired power plant running at 30% efficiency vs our 60% efficient non-combustion fuel cells, which produce twice as much energy, with zero emissions.
How do the Sunrails panels survive with trains going over them constantly?
SunRails’ TOPCon N-Type panels have 2 layers of top-glass for increased strength; a 30-yr power production and hailstone warranty; and a 150mph wind rating. We also have Carport Solar, wayside ground mounts, and flexible panels for curved metal roofs.
What’s the difference between Blue and Green Hydrogen?
Hydrogen is color coded based on how it is created, and we have three fuel cell solutions avalable.
The first is the SOFC that produces Blue Hydrogen because it is made from natural gas.
The second is a Hydrogen Generator that produces 100% pure Green Hydrogen from water, which can be used on site or stored for later use.
The third is the Hydrogen fuel cell that makes emission free electricity from the Green Hydrogen.
Can these systems be retrofitted into an existing transit system?
Our clean energy products and solutions are designed to be seamlessly integrated into any existing system.
By utilizing the train’s tracks, way-side areas and solar carports, no expensive infrastructure changes are needed; and additional land isn’t needed to be purchased, cleared, or wasted.
Off-Balance-Sheet financing is available through non-CapEx Energy Service Agreements and PPA’s.