Solar Panel Integration on Metro Rail Tracks for Sustainable Energy Generation

The increasing worldwide need for ecologically sustainable transportation options highlights the pressing need to reduce carbon emissions in public transportation systems. This study focuses on the research issue of using solar energy for the purpose of supplying electricity to metro rail systems by the strategic placement of solar panels along the train lines. The main aim is to provide an environmentally friendly solution that effectively integrates solar energy generation and reduces the carbon emissions associated with the metro rail system. The system uses photovoltaic (PV) panels, which can directly turn sunlight into electricity. This strategy effectively harnesses the ample sunshine exposure present on metro rail lines, maximizing the natural solar capacity of these rails. The primary findings demonstrate the effective execution of this idea across many international sites through subterranean train systems driven by solar energy. These installations provide evidence to support the feasibility of using solar energy for metro rail systems, thereby enabling a sustainable and environmentally efficient form of transportation. The Internet of Things (IoT) allows real-time monitoring and optimization of systems, ensuring consistent and efficient operation. This research also highlights specific outcomes of the proposed model, revealing that solar panels installed on the Dhaka metro rail track will have the potential to generate a substantial power output of 28.7 MW. Such findings underscore the significant energy-generating capacity of solar installations on metro rail infrastructure, further enhancing the attractiveness of solar-powered transit solutions. The combination of solar energy harvesting with IoT-enabled monitoring represents a promising model for powering metro rail systems sustainably and economically.