Manufacturer / Railway company:
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Calnetix Technologies LLC
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Description:
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Calnetix has built and implemented Flywheel based Wayside Energy Storage and Recovery Systems for Metro Rail Applications. These systems are add-ons to existing metro rail networks and can be implemented with minimal disruption or additional infrastructure.
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Advantage for energy efficiency:
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save upto 20% energy consumption and provide an attractive payback
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Availability / Level of development:
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Mature, in production, projects already implemented and running since 2014
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Remarks:
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Flywheels are a very reliable and compact energy recovery option with stable operation in wide environmental conditions and long life with 100 second cycling capabilities, best suited for Metro Rail energy savings applications
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