The case for railway-integrated solar in South Korea

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Researchers examined the potential to install solar panels along railway tracks in South Korea, where land is scarce in densely populated areas. Five surface rail corridors could accommodate more than 8.5 MW of solar capacity, according to the study.

South Korea’s extensive railway network could provide new space for solar generation in densely populated areas where land availability is limited. Researchers have investigated the potential of installing PV systems between railway tracks, finding that suitable sections of five surface railway corridors could host more than 8.5 MW of solar capacity. The post The case for railway-integrated solar in South Korea appeared first on pv magazine Global.