# Wickham Freight Lines solar-electric trailer deployment

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wickham-freight-lines-solar-electric-trailer-deployment
> Updated: 2026-10-25T17:28:39.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Wickham Freight Lines has become the first Australian transport operator to deploy the Sunswap Endurance, a battery-electric and solar-charged refrigerated trailer unit developed by Protran Solutions. 

The implementation follows field testing on a 1,671 km route between Sydney and Brisbane. During the 32-hour trial, the unit maintained between 65 and 67 percent battery capacity. Graham Keogh, Director at Wickham Freight Lines, stated that the technology’s performance, reliability, and operational savings exceeded expectations, confirming it as a commercially viable option for large fleets. The technology is intended to replace traditional diesel-powered refrigeration units to reduce carbon emissions and noise pollution.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Wickham Freight Lines deploys solar-powered electric refrigerated trailers

Wickham Freight Lines has become the first Australian company to use Protran Solutions’ solar-powered, battery-electric refrigerated trailer units following successful field trials.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wickham-freight-lines-deploys-solar-powered-electric-refrigerated-trailers

### 2026-10-20: Wickham Freight Lines adopts Australia’s first solar-charged electric refrigerated trailer

Wickham Freight Lines has deployed Australia’s first Sunswap Endurance solar-charged electric refrigerated trailer following successful long-distance field trials.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wickham-freight-lines-adopts-australias-first-solar-charged-electric-refrigerated-trailer

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