The ultracapacitor technology will help in improving the efficiency of trams by reducing costs and carbon emissions. Skeleton Technologies has secured a contract to deliver ultracapacitors for trams powered by CAF Power & Automation’s (CAF P&A) onboard energy storage systems (OESS). The Skeleton cells will be included in the Greentech OESS portfolio that is used by multiple railway companies for catenary-free applications. Greentech OESSs power trams in countries including the UK, Estonia, Luxembourg, Australia and Spain.
The ultracapacitor technology helps in enhancing the efficiency of trams by reducing outlays and carbon emissions. It provides 100% catenary free solutions as it runs solely with ‘ultra-fast’ charging in stations. In addition, the ultracapacitor technology ensures compatibility between current limited power in infrastructure and high power demands of modern trams.