26.02.2020
Artikel Nummer: 30919
Testing solar panels on trailers
The Germany-headquartered Nagel-Group has started to test the use of solar panels on the tops of 20 new reefer trailers to generate a small amount of energy for telematics self-sufficiently. The panels use the solar energy of daylight to charge the battery of the refrigeration unit.
The positive effects already became apparent during the first weeks of the trial, said Nagel. For example, trailers, which are parked in the yard without active use on Sundays, can cover the energy requirements of the refrigeration battery during the day thanks to the new solar panels. The 20 test vehicles are deployed at various sites in Europe. (ben)