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Why is Palermo expanding its tram system?

The expansion of the tram system of Palermo aims at the ambitious goal of providing the city with a secure, modern, punctual, comfortable, silent and zero emission transport service.

How many solar PV projects are being built in Italy?

GreenIT and Galileo sign agreement on eight solar PV projects in Italy. GreenIT continues its growth in renewable energy with an additional 140 MW portfolio of new solar photovoltaic plants developed by Galileo. The projects will be built in three regions in Southern, Central and Northern Italy.

Where is Trina Solar deploying its first energy storage project?

Image: Trina Storage / Trinasolar ISBU. PV module manufacturer Trina Solar has deployed its first energy storage project in Italy, for its project development arm. Subsidiary Trina Storage has commissioned the 9.3MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Torre di Pierri, Italy, in the province of Taranto, southeast Italy.

Does Palermo have a tram network?

The planned tram network is fully integrated into the Local Public Transport of the city of Palermo, based both on fast metropolitan mobility systems and urban and extra-urban road transport systems.

What is a battery powered tram?

The new technology is based on an onboard energy storage system (OBESS), with scalable battery capacity. It can be installed directly on the roof of existing trams - saving on costs, and visual impact – all while ensuring better environmental performance for a more sustainable society. In Florence, battery powered trams have been tested since 2021.

Are there battery powered trams in Florence?

In Florence, battery powered trams have been tested since 2021. Fitted to trams on the existing Sirio fleet, the battery technology enables the trams to operate on a section of the line entirely under battery power, without the use of overhead infrastructure.