Road rules0 min ago
Solar Panels.
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Is there is reason why car manufacturers haven't incorporated a solar panel into the roof of new model hybrids and all electric? They could easily be made to shape to the contour of the roof so won't be unsightly.
I would have thought that a couple of sq metres of panel would generate a considerable amount of storable energy, so saving on charging costs and/or petrol. If your car is all electric and runs out away from a charge station you can pick it up the next day and drive at least to the closest place of charging.
I would have thought that a couple of sq metres of panel would generate a considerable amount of storable energy, so saving on charging costs and/or petrol. If your car is all electric and runs out away from a charge station you can pick it up the next day and drive at least to the closest place of charging.
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A typical solar panel from Maplin's generates peak 13W from a toughly 1/3 sq meter panel, giving you about 80W from 2 sq meters.
1hp = 746 watts
A small car engine is more than 50hp.
Solar panel is OK for keeping a battery charged to replace power used by alarm etc but no use for powering vehicle itself.
1hp = 746 watts
A small car engine is more than 50hp.
Solar panel is OK for keeping a battery charged to replace power used by alarm etc but no use for powering vehicle itself.
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