Italy Joins Swiss Solar Rail Push as Sun-Ways Expands Across Europe

Swiss startup Sun-Ways' pilot of solar panels mounted between tracks in Buttes produced about 16,000 kWh in its first year and a plan for a permanent installation, with the potential to supply roughly 1 TWh annually across Switzerland’s rail network. Building on that success, Italy is planning a pilot with Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, while Sun-Ways pursues projects in Korea and partnerships with Dutch, Chinese, Indian and Singaporean firms—often highlighting rugged panel design, anti-reflection features, and in-train cleaning to address safety concerns.