Freight trains criss-crossing the country carry cars of coal and tanks of oil and natural gas to power plants to help keep the nation’s electric grid going. Could freight trains haul electrons generated by renewable energy sources for the same purpose? That was a question that Christopher Smith, who has an extensive background in the renewable energy industry, asked himself.
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- Startup aims to use rails, not power lines, to transport renewable energy; Colorado may host pilot project
Freight trains criss-crossing the country carry cars of coal and tanks of oil and natural gas to power plants to help keep the nation’s electric grid going. Could freight trains haul electrons ...
12/14/2024 - 11:00 pm | View Link - Freight Trains Could Revolutionize Colorado’s Energy
With renewable energy sources like solar and wind gaining momentum, the state faces hurdles in transmitting power efficiently. Colorado’s energy system relies heavily on transmission lines ... and ...
12/5/2024 - 12:00 pm | View Link - Colorado officials think freight trains are the key to renewable energy transmission statewide. Here's why.
In Eaton, there's an experimental train car. It carries materials for energy but it isn't oil, natural gas or coal. Essentially, it's a giant battery lumbering down the tracks to help alleviate ...
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