Yes, they’re literally doing this- currently on the scale of a pilot project. This is discussed in some depth around the [12 minute mark of the latest episode of the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast](https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/suntrain-experimental-train-car-solar-energy-union-pacific-rail-lines-colorado/) The hosts provide some context about the long process of getting grid interconnections approved, and the political divide between the Pueblo and Denver regions. They don’t generally think this makes sense, but they provide context for why someone thought it might make sense in this particular place.
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I’m sorry what the fuck?
Yes, they’re literally doing this- currently on the scale of a pilot project. This is discussed in some depth around the [12 minute mark of the latest episode of the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast](https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/suntrain-experimental-train-car-solar-energy-union-pacific-rail-lines-colorado/) The hosts provide some context about the long process of getting grid interconnections approved, and the political divide between the Pueblo and Denver regions. They don’t generally think this makes sense, but they provide context for why someone thought it might make sense in this particular place.