Hopper Power
ProblemA major railroad equipment supplier needed custom solar modules to charge deep-cycle batteries driving motors to operate electronic ballast gates on hopper cars. Footprints, power output, size and durability were critical design criteria.
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SolutionInnergy Power developed rugged, custom sized, 50W solar modules to be mounted on both sides of the hopper cars, keeping deep-cycle batteries fully charged for reliable motor power. Project success is leading to other power applications for rail rolling stock.
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