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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is kicking off a proof of concept in Kraków from April 2026, and the idea is simple. Trams generate energy while braking, but most of it is wasted. The company wants to capture, store and reuse that energy when needed.
The setup combines its SerendieTM platform with energy storage systems to manage and redistribute this surplus power. Local partners like MPK Kraków and ZDMK are supporting the rollout, which means this is being tested in real operating conditions, not a controlled pilot.
The timing matters. Poland experiences increasing electricity requirements and unstable fuel prices which create difficulties for transportation companies. The service operators must decrease their energy consumption during peak times while preserving voltage stability and achieving emissions reductions without affecting their operational activities.
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If this works, then it will solve a very practical problem. It reduces wasted energy, lowers peak consumption, and stabilizes power supply across the network. Not a flashy innovation, but the kind that can quietly improve how rail systems manage energy at scale.
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