Solar trailers unveiled at IAA Transportation by our organization, showcasing four new premieres
Several leading companies are showcasing their innovative solar solutions at the IAA Transportation event in Munich, Germany. Among them is our organization, which is attending the event for the first time.
Solar-Powered Buses and Trailers
Our organization is presenting the Solar Bus Kit, a retrofit solution optimized for common 12-meter public transport bus types in Europe. The kit includes solar panels, batteries, inverters, and control electronics that seamlessly integrate into various vehicle architectures and curved surfaces.
The Solar Bus Kit can save up to 1,500 liters of diesel and up to 4 tonnes of CO2 per bus per year, making it an essential step towards sustainable urban mobility.
In the trucking industry, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe GmbH's refrigerated 40t semi-truck trailer is partially powered by the MITSUBISHI TFV150 cooling unit, with a solar area of approximately 26 m2 (roof only) and a total power installed of 4.68 kilowatt peak and 26 solar modules. The yearly average energy earnings for this trailer in Munich is 11.8 kWh/day.
Koegel's refrigerated 40t semi-truck trailer, on the other hand, is equipped with the Vector HE 19 (Carrier), an all-electric cooling unit, and features 26 solar modules with a total power installed of 4.68 kilowatt peak and a solar area of approximately 26 m2 (roof only). The trailer's yearly average energy earnings in Munich is 11.8 kWh/day.
Solar Trailers for Exhibition Purposes
Two solar trailers are being showcased at IAA. Wingliner's show trailer, located in the open-air space R57, has a total power installed of 3.43kWp and 16 solar modules, with a yearly average energy earnings of 8.6 kWh/day in Munich.
Koegel's refrigerated 40t semi-truck trailer is situated in open-air space S17. It has a total power installed of 4.68 kilowatt peak and 26 solar modules, with a yearly average energy earnings of 11.8 kWh/day in Munich.
Wingliner has also built a fourth solar trailer with foldable hydraulic side walls specifically for IAA.
Other Innovations on Display
Our organization will display its complete range of technology and solutions for buses, electric transporters, and refrigerated vehicles at IAA. This includes the in-house developed solar charge controller, the MCU, which will be presented for the first time.
For cargo box type vehicles, our organization is developing flexible and light-weight sandwich panel body parts. The refrigerated trailers from CHEREAU, KÖGEL, and MTTE feature customized solar solutions that help cover a portion of the trailers' energy needs.
By attending IAA Transportation in Munich, our organization is taking a significant step towards promoting and showcasing the benefits of solar-powered transport solutions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient future for urban mobility.
- Our organization is entering the IAA Transportation event for the first time, showcasing the Solar Bus Kit, a retrofit solution designed for European public transport buses, which includes solar panels, batteries, inverters, and control electronics.
- The Solar Bus Kit can potentially save 1,500 liters of diesel and 4 tonnes of CO2 per bus annually, making it a vital step toward sustainable urban mobility.
- In the trucking industry, companies like Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe GmbH and Koegel are partially powering their refrigerated semi-truck trailers with solar technology, generating an average of 11.8 kWh/day in Munich.
- Beyond buses and trucks, solar trailers are being featured at IAA for exhibition purposes, such as Wingliner's show trailer with 16 solar modules and Koegel's refrigerated semi-truck trailer with 26 solar modules.
- Our organization will exhibit their complete range of technology and solutions for buses, electric transporters, and refrigerated vehicles at IAA, including the innovative solar charge controller, the MCU, for the first time.
- The event's showcase of solar-powered transport solutions by companies like ours contributes to promoting a more sustainable and efficient future for urban mobility, incorporating the principles of renewable energy, sustainable living, and technology in the automotive and home-and-garden industries, particularly in cars and electric vehicles.
