PACCAR Parts to introduce ultra-thin solar panels for trucks and trailers
One large and one small solar panel can be installed on almost every cab roof. More is often possible as well. Trailers and bodies with a fixed, hard upper surface can accommodate multiple panels. Additionally, the panels ensure that the driver rarely needs to start the engine (sometimes not at all) when using accessories while the truck is parked.
PACCAR Parts is introducing ultra-thin, flexible solar panels that can be installed on almost every cab, trailer and body. The cells are capable to charge the battery continuously with solar energy. According to PACCAR, the solar panels are available in two sizes: the smaller version is a mere 3 millimetres thick, measures 110 x 30 centimetres, weighs only 700 g and uses 16 cells to deliver 55 Wp. The larger version is twice the size, weighs 1.3 kg and has 32 cells that deliver 110 Wp.
Solar panels launched by PACCAR
More into details, one large and one small solar panel can be installed on almost every cab roof. More is often possible as well. Trailers and bodies with a fixed, hard upper surface can accommodate multiple panels. Additionally, the panels ensure that the driver rarely needs to start the engine (sometimes not at all) when using accessories while the truck is parked.
The lightweight solar panels are now available at over 1,100 DAF dealers and service points, where the strips can be installed and connected.
