Why solar panels on cars make no sense (at this point)
- Anonymous
I think that the more critical problem with solar panels is that not all places have adequate lighting from the sun. Also, let's not forget about monsoon season when you have floods coming in. That further put solar panels to a disadvantage.
- 28 Jan 2023
- K1L
- CptPower 365
Sounds interesting but since solar panel charging the battery is really very super slow i see no future in here right now.
- 28 Jan 2023
- SH3
I agree with the author here.
In today's times, home based solar panels don't waste a single ounce of electricity generated.
If your home is not using the full current that your solar panel makes, it sends extra current back to the grid for your neighbors to use, and you get some money credited to your bill, which is to say, you're getting money for producing electricity.
Solar panel on a car is simply a wasted effort, its much better to get the same panel on your roof.
I'd love a similar article on battery technologies that make actually materialise in the future...
- 28 Jan 2023
- rJZ
- Fearghast 570
I really love the idea of solar panels on a car, if I go with the new PHV Prius, it will be equipped with one, BUT I do not expect investment to ever return ... it is simply curiosity, possible tiny bit of boost in comfort, and you can't really see it as it is extremely well hidden this generation (it is much better integrated in terms of inventors, buffer etc. as well compared to 2016→2022 PHV).
I would build myself a solar roof if I had my own house or a private garage, but that is sadly not a possibility right now.
When I read the article, I must say I agree with all points, even if they are described fairly basic in a "THX captain obvious" manner ... but that's my opinion and for someone with unrealistic expectations, it might be just a right thing to read.
- 28 Jan 2023
- nt{