Circular solar car

Can a solar car be installed on a car?

Together with other parties, TNO has developed software models that show that many new developments are possible by installing solar cells and solar modules on vehicles: One of the first commercial solar cars is the Lightyear 2. This self-charging car, which will be on the market in 2025, is made with our technologies.

What is the circular Cars Initiative?

Therefore, cross-value chain partnerships and collaboration are crucial. Our approach: The Circular Cars Initiative (CCI) connects stakeholders from the entire automotive ecosystem for aligning on and implementing circularity principles with the goal of total life-cycle emissions minimization.

How do solar panels fit a car?

One of the challenges was bending solar panels to fit the car’s bodywork. In order to follow the aerodynamic shapes, the panels are bent over 2 different axes, which is unique on the market. In addition, back-contact foil technology ensures optimum performance of the solar panels under dynamic lighting conditions.

What is a self-charging solar car?

This self-charging solar car, which will be launched on the market in 2025, is made using technologies from TNO. The Lightyear 0, formerly Lightyear One, was also based on this TNO innovation. The Lightyear 0 has bi-directionally curved solar panels with a surface of five square metres.

Will electric cars have solar panels in 2030?

Electric vehicles with solar panels may represent 10% of the entire market in 2030. Several cars with solar cells are in development. Furthermore, already more than 30 truck trailers are driving through Europe, with solar cells on its trailer roof, making commercial transport more sustainable by using solar energy.

Can solar-powered vehicles help recharging infrastructure in Europe?

The group named SolarMoves and, in addition to TNO, includes among others Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Sono Motors, and IM Efficiency. This pilot project explores the potential of solar-powered vehicles and its impact on the electrical recharging infrastructure policy and regulations in Europe in the coming years.

Case Studies

Real-World Implementations Across Diverse Sectors

Laos Power Station Project

Laos Power Station Project

African Renewable Project

African Renewable Project

South Africa Initiative

South Africa Initiative

Shanghai Deployment

Shanghai Deployment

Shanghai Expansion

Shanghai Expansion

Spain Renewable Project

Spain Renewable Project

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Why Aren''t There Circular Solar Panels?

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PV in Mobility: Solar powered cars

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PV in Mobility: Solar powered cars

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Aurora 101 | Aurora Solar Car Team

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Circular Economy in the solar sector

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Solar potential on electric vehicles within Europe | TNO

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Circular economy

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Design and Analysis of Solar Car Chassis

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Solar-powered cars

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