Railway deployment

Solar fence pilot delivered with Israel Railways.

A pioneering infrastructure pilot incorporating engineering, approvals, permits and PV connection on an active perimeter fence.

Israel RailwaysPilot with a national government infrastructure operator
Pioneering PV connectionPhotovoltaic system connected to an active solar fence
97%Performance against production targets reported for the pilot
Sole supplier publicationPublished as a sole supplier in the solar fence field

Why this matters

Railway infrastructure tests the complete project, not only the PV equipment.

Government railway operators assess safety, structural integrity, interfaces, access, maintenance, approvals and long term operational responsibility. The pilot gave Ella Solar practical experience across these connected workstreams.

  • Wind loading and foundations
  • Fence route and railway interfaces
  • Electrical connection and monitoring
  • Approval and permit coordination
  • Maintenance planning in an operational environment
Detailed view of the railway solar fence pilotActive solar fence PV pilot

International relevance

Experience that translates into a more informed feasibility process.

The deployment does not imply that every railway route is suitable. It provides a practical basis for discussing technical interfaces, risk allocation, approvals and operational requirements with infrastructure organisations.

Initial assessment

Discuss a railway or corridor opportunity

Share the route, infrastructure context and connection information available. We will assess whether a structured feasibility process is appropriate.

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