Insight from Anjali Devadasan, CEO and Co-founder, Treeva
The rail industry, like many industry sectors, is under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint and achieve net-zero goals.
At Treeva, we are on a mission to provide reliable power for a more sustainable future. Treeva generates renewable energy from the airflow of passing trains to reliably power infrastructure such as station lighting, train care centres and EV charging at depots.
Treeva provides the first and only turbine designed specifically for the railways with double the energy efficiencies of alternatives whilst withstanding the turbulent airflow of passing trains. We are grateful to be supported by the BCIMO rail test site, Connected Places Catapult, Network Rail and 4 TOCs from the Future Labs program.
Generating clean energy from passing transport
Our turbines are strategically placed alongside the railway, where they capture the turbulent airflow from moving trains. This clean electricity can be used to power various infrastructure components, such as train station lighting to ensure safe railway operations, heating and cooling systems for train care centres, orcreating comfortable environments for passengers and staff.
Treeva in numbers
Treeva turbines are designed not only to be effective but also to make a measurable difference. Every year, 1500 turbines save £8M and emissions equivalent to 220,000 trees. Five of our turbines can save 12,450 kg of carbon emissions annually. That’s the equivalent of removing 900 Amsterdam-to-Paris flights from the skies or planting 500 trees.
Operating at a maximum power of 1.5 kW, each turbine is built with durable, composite blades to maximise efficiency. With integrated remote monitoring and simple maintenance, Treeva turbines ensure that rail operators can generate reliable renewable power.
The benefits of Treeva
Benefits matching rail priorities:
Reduce Emissions: By generating renewable energy and reducing resource extraction, Treeva significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions to make a positive impact
- Increased ROI: Our turbines offer long-term cost savings by reducing reliance on grid electricity, and a potential alternative revenue stream for customers
- Reliable Power Supply: By harnessing the airflow of passing trains, Treeva provides a consistent and reliable source of power, even in remote or off-grid locations
- Minimal Maintenance: Treeva turbines are designed for low maintenance and easy, ensuring minimal downtime and operational costs
Generating a sustainable future
Our mission is to provide railways and infrastructure companies with the tools needed to produce their own reliable, renewable energy. In a world where energy resilience is as critical as decarbonisation, Treeva turbines offer an affordable and sustainable power solution that aligns perfectly with the long-term goals of rail and transport operators.
Bringing innovation to the railways
At Treeva, we are committed to driving innovation in renewable energy. Our team, comprising engineers and scientists from Imperial College London, is continuously improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our technology based on feedback. Having demonstrated twice the energy efficiencies on the side of roads, we now have 23 companies on the waiting list and are ready for full scale manufacturing in Q1 of 2025.
We have developed this solution closely with mentors from Future Labs including Network Rail, Northern, LNER, Transpennine Express and Southeastern, as well as BCIMO and Connected Places Catapult. Recently, we won the award as the favourite solution at the Future Labs expo supported by the four TOCs.
By adopting Treeva turbines, you can take a crucial step toward the railway’s net-zero goals while also benefiting from reliable, cost-effective power generation.
To learn more about Treeva and to join the waiting list visit www.treeva.uk/contact
