LONDON, and MADRID,
Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Madrid trials power efficient, solar powered e-paper bus stop
signs
Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid (CRTM) completes
Papercast® trials
Consorcio Regional de Transportes de la Comunidad de Madrid (CRTM) – the main authority
for coordinating public transport operations across city and
province – has completed a trial of Papercast® solar powered
e-paper displays with Winfin Sistemas S.L..
The trial includes both 13" and 23" solar powered e-paper
displays in bus shelter and bus stop environments at stations on
the intercity passenger transport network.
CRTM has added these displays to its existing network of LED
panels to improve the real time information provided to the user,
while achieving zero energy consumption - the panel runs on a
rechargeable battery that is continually powered by the solar panel
installed with the display.
The project was managed by Winfin Systems, Papercast's partner
in Spain, with whom the consortium
has a longstanding agreement to develop innovative mobility and
smart transport projects. Winfin Systems currently operates more
than 600 bus stops for CRTM using LED technology.
"The extremely low power nature of Papercast technology and the
eco-friendly benefits of solar power – combined with the ability to
provide graphical real-time travel information on a flexible, easy
to read display area – presents an opportunity for operators to
improve passenger information provision across the transport
network, while achieving their sustainability goals," comments
Juan Blanco, CEO at Winfin Sistemas
S.L.
The unique attributes of e-paper make it ideal for outside use,
with unbeatable screen visibility, even in direct sunlight. Couple
this with wireless connectivity and exceptionally low power
consumption, and Papercast displays can be continuously solar
powered – no power or connectivity cables are required. This means
Papercast is quick to install to an existing pole or shelter, while
offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly display
technology.
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ABOUT PAPERCAST
Papercast's next generation bus stop passenger information
solution uses wireless solar powered e-paper displays, with a
comprehensive content management system developed exclusively for
public transport needs. The platform enables transport providers to
effortlessly keep passengers informed on real-time and advance
service information at bus stops in a clear and user-friendly
format.
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