Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 54162
Solar Power: Railways
Tabled: 21 May 2025
Answered: 6 June 2025
Question
Satvir Kaur
Labour — Southampton Test
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of installing solar panels in the unused space between train tracks.
Answer
Michael ShanksInstalling solar between train tracks could be a feasible solution, particularly in urban areas where the track is electrified, as there will likely already be an adequately sized grid connection. However, there are some obstacles that may inhibit the dep...
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