Vehicle based photovoltaic system for energy efficiency and cost saving

Research project at a glance

The project is about the idea of a quick retrofit for conventional cars and buses, in order to reduce fuel consumption, related costs and CO2 emissions by using photovoltaic panels on the roof which are connected to the existing vehicle power supply network. This reduces the load on the alternator and leads to a reduction in fuel consumption. Tasks The main task of this project is to find out if the suggested PV system is applicable and profitable particularly with regard to sustainability: Theoretic calculations Experimental tests Analysing the results Impact estimations

Keywords

Sustainability Nachhaltigkeit Nachhaltige Technologien Erneuerbare Energie Elektrotechnik Electrical Engineering

Departments and Instituts

Department of Engineering and Communication International Centre for Sustainable Development (IZNE)

Period

28.10.2015 to 28.10.2017

Project manager at H-BRS

Project Description

The project is about the idea of a quick retrofit for conventional cars and buses, in order to reduce fuel consumption, related costs and CO2 emissions by using photovoltaic panels on the roof which are connected to the existing vehicle power supply network. This reduces the load on the alternator and leads to a reduction in fuel consumption.

Tasks

The main task of this project is to find out if the suggested PV system is applicable and profitable particularly with regard to sustainability:

  • Theoretic calculations

  • Experimental tests

  • Analysing the results

  • Impact estimations

Links

Weiterführende Links

Sustainable technologies and resource usage