OAKLAND,
Calif., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In
celebration of Earth Day, SunTrain – a pioneer in renewable
energy distribution – visited the Port of Oakland to showcase the benefits of its
"Trainsmission" technology on energy distribution, and how it could
contribute to the Port's leadership toward environmental
sustainability and innovation within the maritime industry.
SunTrain specializes in the delivery of renewable energy via
containerized batteries on existing freight rail networks. The
company's innovative approach capitalizes on the efficiency and
reliability of existing rail networks 100,000+ miles of capacity to
transport and deliver renewable energy, offering a cost-effective
and rapid solution to transmission bottlenecks and energy storage
limitations.
This method bypasses traditional grid limitations, offering a
direct line from renewable generation sites to high-demand urban
centers and structurally constrained areas. While the transmission
grid is already close to capacity, the railroad grid is not.
SunTrain can move gigawatt-hours of renewable energy – a
single SunTrain can deliver the energy of two nuclear plants
operating for an hour – across the existing rail network to
where and when it is needed.
With railyards adjacent to its maritime operations, the
demonstration showed how the Port of Oakland is uniquely positioned to seamlessly
integrate SunTrain's technology, while directly aligning with the
Port's goal of zero-emissions operations by 2050.
This proximity is key to the company's mission to deliver clean
energy right where it's needed most, efficiently, and effectively.
Immediate access to clean energy means immediate benefits for the
communities around the Port of Oakland, many of which have been
disproportionately affected by pollution and greenhouse gas
emissions from traditional energy sources.
As the Port of Oakland
continues to prioritize environmental sustainability and
responsible growth, SunTrain represents a significant opportunity
to reduce its carbon footprint and promote a greener, more
sustainable future for generations to come.
For more information about SunTrain, please visit
www.suntrain.co.
For more information about the Port of Oakland, please visit
www.portofoakland.com.
About SunTrain:
SunTrain resolves massive transmission bottlenecks that are
throttling renewable energy generation. SunTrain seamlessly stores
green energy from remote solar and wind farms within customized
battery containers that are transported over existing railroad
networks. This links generation sites and congested substation
nodes, bypassing the conventional transmission system. According to
the DoE's 2023 Transmission Study, the U.S. requires 115,000
gigawatt-miles of new transmission lines by 2040, double its
current capacity. SunTrain solves these colossal problems through a
new means of green energy distribution: "Trainsmission". SunTrain
serves regions where energy storage is nearly nonexistent and new
traditional hard-wired transmission lines face insurmountable
obstacles.
About the Port of Oakland:
The Port of Oakland generates
vital economic activity, community benefits and environmental
innovation, as the Port decarbonizes its operations for a cleaner
and greener future. Along with its partners, the Port supports
98,345 jobs in the region and $174
billion in annual economic activity. The Port oversees
Oakland International Airport, the
Oakland Seaport and nearly 20 miles of waterfront including Jack
London Square, and a publicly owned utility. The Port of
Oakland is Everyone's Port!
Connect with the Port of Oakland and Oakland International
Airport through Facebook and Twitter, or with the Port on LinkedIn,
YouTube, and at www.portofoakland.com.
Quotes:
"One of the greatest advantages of our technology is its
immediacy," said Jeff Anderson, CEO
of SunTrain. "While other infrastructure projects might take years
to develop, SunTrain is here now, ready to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and enhance energy resilience, ensuring we can respond to
grid outages swiftly and keep energy flowing even during natural
disasters."
"Our mission leverages the existing 100,000+ miles of U.S. rail
capacity to move clean energy immediately from renewable sources to
places like the Port of Oakland,
where it is most needed," said Christopher
Smith, Founder and CTO of SunTrain. "Bypassing years of
waiting for costly traditional transmission upgrades, optimizing
grid performance and alleviating congestion."
"This exciting and innovative initiative supports the Port of
Oakland's commitment to
environmental stewardship," said Port of Oakland Director of Maritime Bryan Brandes. "We are dedicated to
zero-emission seaport operations while continuing to grow our
maritime business."
"On behalf of Oakland Mayor
Sheng Thao, we were excited to
welcome SunTrain to Oakland on
Earth Day, with their bold plan to bring up to 2 gigawatts of clean
power to frontline communities like ours, using existing freight
lines," said Julie Caskey, Director
of Climate Partnerships, Office of Oakland Mayor Sheng
Thao. "SunTrain's plans align well with Mayor Thao's vision
for Oakland's clean energy future,
where we need more power than we can access from the grid for our
own Equitable Climate Action Plan goals, and to further
Oakland's future as the hub for
clean transportation and climate tech business solutions."
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