Helion realizes major solar project at Tensol Rail
Tensol Rail SA has commissioned a 3082.18 kilowatt-peak photovoltaic system. The system was installed by the Swiss company Helion and is one of the largest projects in the region. The generated self-produced electricity is used for internal production.
Tensol Rail SA has put a photovoltaic system with 3082.18 kilowatt peak into operation. It was installed by the Cham-based company Helion, which describes itself as the Swiss market leader for photovoltaics, heat pumps, electricity storage and charging stations for electric cars. The order was placed by Energie Pool Schweiz(EPS).
According to a statement from Helion, this installation is both one of the company’s largest projects and one of the largest in the region. A total of 8111 modules and 18 inverters were installed on two different transformer stations. This will reportedly save 350 tons of CO2 emissions per year. All of the electricity generated by the photovoltaic system on the roof of Tensol Rail is used for internal production.
The management of the Ticino-based manufacturer of railroad superstructure materials and racks for rack-and-pinion railroads reportedly decided to make this extensive investment because the significant increase in energy prices in 2023 has had a negative impact on business results. CEO Roberto Ballina is convinced that the new plant will soon show results, “certainly thanks to the excellent work of Helion and our partner EPS. We are very happy to have invested in this project, which we hope will offer us a promising perspective for the future.”