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Aug 1, 2020 · As evident from the premises, the photovoltaic power available on the surfaces of a car are limited; consequently, a correct assessment of efficiency is essential to be able to
Aug 1, 2020 · In this paper a model able to estimate temperature effects for PV panels installed on a car under real meteorological conditions is developed. Results showed that the parking
Jun 9, 2025 · Although onboard solar panels may reduce PV station appeal, they remain valuable for high-demand locations such as highways and travel hubs 58. Smart systems integrating
Apr 11, 2025 · By integrating solar panels directly into the car body, OEMs and fleet operators can extend vehicle range without adding extra batteries, reduce charging downtime, improve total
Dec 1, 2024 · Integrating photovoltaic (PV) technology into electric vehicles (EVs) promises an environmentally friendly transportation solution by increasing the energy efficiency of vehicles.
Moreover, the presence of a photovoltaic panel on a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) can enhance the development of Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology: in this approach, the plug-in vehicles, besides receiving power when parked, can also provide power to the grid.
Photovoltaic modules can contribute to the vehicle's propulsion or energize its accessories, such as ventilation, air conditioner, heated passenger seats, interior lighting. The results demonstrate feasibility of the proposed solutions for both cases with and without sun-tracking adjustments of solar panels.
Results showed that the parking phases are the most critical, where the increase in the photovoltaic panels temperature to a sensible reduction of their efficiency. Nonetheless, the energy produced by the panels can represent the majority of the energy spent in the urban use of a vehicle. 1. Introduction and motivations
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PV panels, when properly designed and used, may allow meeting a significant share of the total energy required by the car, in particular for urban driving. Moreover, their economic feasibility for automotive applications appears more and more encouraging, due to the spectacular reduction in their cost occurred in last decades.
As evident from the premises, the photovoltaic power available on the surfaces of a car are limited; consequently, a correct assessment of efficiency is essential to be able to develop vehicle control strategies that include the electricity produced by photovoltaic panels to recharge the batteries of a hybrid or electric car.
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