Kyocera Solar targets solar-power railroad market

TESSCO Technologies has become the official distribution partner for Kyocera Solar’s new line of solar power systems designed for the railroad market.

The RR 24/7 product line is part of Kyocera’s “Sunlight to Service” market initiative providing off-grid energy systems for the industrial market. TESSCO will market the products through its network of reseller and end-user channels.

“Continuous improvements in technology and manufacturing efficiency are making solar power practical in an ever-growing range of markets,” said Steve Hill, president of Kyocera Solar. “In many remote applications, such as railroad equipment and wireless infrastructure, Kyocera’s solar electric generating systems now represent the most practical, reliable and cost-effective solution on the market.”