New solar panels for Class 8 trucks and trailers
Phillips Industries has brought to market new solar panels for the commercial vehicle market.
The company says the monocrystalline silicon design is 80% lighter than traditional glass systems, while producing 20% more energy with a 50% higher power density through the use of thin film technology.
The panels can supplement or replace diesel usage, providing up to 34 hours of power without idling. The peel-and-stick design makes installation easy with no drilling required, the company says.
Benefits of the panels include: extended battery life; reduced fuel costs; greater driver comfort; and environmental benefits. They are also able to run in remote or rural areas lacking access to power sources.
Phillips is offering the panels in kits ideal for Class 8 tractors, reefer units and liftgates. “By integrating our solar technology, fleets can expect not only significant improvements in fuel efficiency and battery life but also enhanced compliance with evolving environmental regulations,” Phillips Industries CEO Rob Phillips said in a release. “This shift towards solar energy is more than an operational upgrade; it’s a strategic move towards sustainability that will redefine the economic and environmental landscape of commercial trucking.”
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