After Switzerland and Germany, South Korea piloted orbital solar projects

On September 25, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy jointly held the "Industrial Integration Supervision Sandbox Review Committee", at which a total of 40 proposals were approved, including the "Railway Solar Power Project" applied for by the South Korean Railway Solar Power Project. The project produces and supplies electricity by laying carpet solar panels on the railway tracks, and the installation, replacement and maintenance of related equipment are completed by automated devices.

The project is designed with a safety-enhancing structure to prevent deformation or damage to solar equipment caused by climate, geography or train operation. At the same time, the use of anti-glare agents reduces the reflection of sunlight from solar panels to ensure that train drivers can drive safely.

The Korea Railways solar power project is planned to first be tested in the 100-meter section of the Osong comprehensive test track in North Chungcheong Province. It is worth noting that Switzerland, Germany and other places have actively carried out experiments on railway solar power generation, and this is the first time in South Korea. According to the current "Electric Power Business Law" and "Electrical Safety Management Law", solar power generation enterprises are required to declare electrical equipment construction plans, pre-use inspections and regular inspections.

The Korean review committee said, "The project integrates new technologies in the railway and solar power generation industries, and the use of idle railway land can improve residents' acceptance. ”

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