Sun-Ways
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2021
- HeadquartersEcublens, Switzerland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Sun-Ways firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sun-Ways
- Legal name
- Sun-Ways
- Website
- https://sun-ways.ch
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2021
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Sun-Ways industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Railway Solar Energy Systems
- NAICS
- Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)
- SIC
- Railroad Equipment (3743)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solar Mounting, Racking & Trackers (Fixed-Tilt, Single/Dual-Axis, Rooftop Mounts) (EUAMABAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- PV Mounting & Tracking Systems (Fixed-Tilt, Single-/Dual-Axis Trackers) (EUACAGAD), Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB), PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC)
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Where Sun-Ways is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ecublens
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Sun-Ways business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Solar Panel System Sales: Sale and installation of photovoltaic panel systems for railway tracks. The company designs, manufactures, and installs removable solar panel systems on railway infrastructure, targeting railway operators and infrastructure managers.
- Renewable Energy Production: Generated electricity can be used for railway infrastructure (low voltage for switches, signals, stations), injected into local distribution networks, or directly into railway traction networks. Current pilot project has 18 kW capacity producing approximately 16,000 kWh annually.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Pilot project installations |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Sun-Ways product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sun-Ways designs, manufactures, and installs a patented ferrovoltaic system that mounts removable photovoltaic solar panels directly between railway tracks. The system includes standardized solar panels (approximately 1000mm x 1700mm for standard 1435mm gauge), a patented mechanical mounting system that applies force on each rail for stability, and a specialized railway machine that mechanically installs or removes panels at a rate of up to 1,000 m² per day. The system produces renewable electricity for railway traction power, distribution network injection, or railway infrastructure use.
Product overview
Sun-Ways offers a single unified product: the Sun-Ways Ferrovoltaic System, a patented removable photovoltaic system designed for installation between railway tracks. The system consists of three integrated components: (1) the Sun-Ways specialized railway machine for mechanized installation and removal of panels, (2) the patented rail-mounting hardware that applies force on each rail for stability, and (3) standard solar panels (1000mm × 1700mm) equipped with anti-reflective Full Black coating. The system produces 200 MWh per kilometer per year (400W per panel) and can power directly catenary railway lines or inject into distribution networks. Development began in 2021 with TRL7 status and market entry planned for 2027.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Sun-Ways Ferrovoltaic System Removable photovoltaic solar panel system designed for installation directly between railway tracks using a patented mechanical attachment that applies force on each rail. Designed for railway operators and infrastructure managers to generate renewable electricity on existing rail corridors without land acquisition.
- Sun-Ways Specialized Railway Installation Machine A specialized railway train engineered to mechanically install and remove Sun-Ways solar panels between rails. Capable of installing up to 1,000 m² of solar panels per day, enabling rapid deployment and maintenance without disrupting railway operations. Sold and deployed alongside the ferrovoltaic system to railway operators.
- Sun-Ways Rail-Mounted Solar Panels Standard photovoltaic solar panels measuring approximately 1000mm x 1700mm, pre-assembled with patented fixations and anti-reflective Full Black coating for glare reduction. Designed to be installed between standard gauge railway tracks (1435mm) and compatible with the Sun-Ways mechanical mounting system.
Quantifiable outcome
- 200 MWh per km per year production potential, equivalent to 60 households' consumption
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Sun-Ways
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Sun-Ways technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Sun-Ways partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.
- SNCFflagshipFrench national railway operator collaborating on the pilot project - the first removable solar power system on an active railway line in Buttes, Switzerland. The project tests 48 solar modules on a 100-meter section to assess feasibility for deployment across the French rail network. Project running through April 2028.
- ScheuchzerminorPartner company supporting Sun-Ways technology development.
- ViteosminorEnergy services company in Switzerland supporting the project.
- TRANSNminorRailway industry partner involved in the Sun-Ways ecosystem.
- MECCADminorEngineering and technical services partner.
- GESTEminorSwiss energy sector organization member.
- Canton of NeuchâtelminorRegional government authority supporting the pilot project location.
- Canton of VaudminorRegional government authority supporting the project.
- SIG (Services Industriels de Genève)minorGeneva energy services company as partner.
- Romande EnergieminorSwiss Romandy region energy provider as partner.
- RM Voie FerréeminorRailway infrastructure company.
- DG RailminorRailway services partner.
- SwissolarminorSwiss solar industry association member.
- AEE SuisseminorSwiss renewable energy association member.
- Cleantech AlpsminorAlps region cleantech cluster member.
- Solar Impulse FoundationcoreAwarded the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label, recognizing the technology as an efficient clean energy solution. Featured in Solution Deep-Dive content.
- Alliance InnovationminorSwiss innovation alliance member.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Sun-Ways competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Sun-Ways social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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Sun-Ways leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Sun-Ways funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
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Sun-Ways M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Sun-Ways
What does Sun-Ways do?
Sun-Ways designs, manufactures, and installs a patented ferrovoltaic system that mounts removable photovoltaic solar panels directly between railway tracks. The system includes standardized solar panels (approximately 1000mm x 1700mm for standard 1435mm gauge), a patented mechanical mounting system that applies force on each rail for stability, and a specialized railway machine that mechanically installs or removes panels at a rate of up to 1,000 m² per day. The system produces renewable electricity for railway traction power, distribution network injection, or railway infrastructure use.
Is Sun-Ways a public or private company?
Sun-Ways is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Sun-Ways founded?
Sun-Ways was founded in 2021. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Sun-Ways based?
Sun-Ways is headquartered in Ecublens, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Sun-Ways make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Solar Panel System Sales are the primary driver. The others are renewable Energy Production.
Does Sun-Ways have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sun-Ways.
What industry is Sun-Ways in?
Sun-Ways's product category is Railway Solar Energy Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMABAF, Solar Mounting, Racking & Trackers (Fixed-Tilt, Single/Dual-Axis, Rooftop Mounts), with a secondary code of EUACAGAD, PV Mounting & Tracking Systems (Fixed-Tilt, Single-/Dual-Axis Trackers). Its NAICS code is 221114 and its SIC code is 3743.