There’s a first time for everything – also for participating at IAA Transportation in Hanover. At the world's most important exhibition for commercial vehicles, we presented various solar solutions that further advance our mission of ‘solar on every vehicle.’
Alongside the debut of the new Solar Bus Kit, we exhibited four semi-trailers already equipped with our solar technology in collaboration with our partners CHEREAU, Kögel, Mitsubishi and Winglinger.
We and our partners vividly demonstrated at IAA Transportation the ways in which solar technology can revolutionize the transportation of tomorrow. We can save fuel, reduce costs and, above all, cut CO2 emissions.
Naturally, we wanted to pass on some impressions to you, so we've put together a small selection.
We were able to achieve about 90 % of our goal of building a trade show booth that generates no waste. This means we can reuse almost everything we set up at the show for our own showroom, office or elsewhere.
Product Manager Amy presented the 'Solar Bus Kit' to trade show visitors. You can find more info here.
We were awarded the Trailer Innovation Award! Sono Motors took second place in the "Environment" category.
All Solar Trailers at a Glance
Together with our partners CHEREAU, Kögel, Mitsubishi and Wingliner, we have presented four semi-trailers with integrated solar solutions. We have summarized the most important details for you here.
KÖGEL (40 tonne semi trailer, with cooling)
- Total installation power: 4.68 kilowatt peak
- Number of modules: 26
- Solar area: ~ 26 m² solar area (roof area only)
- Cooling unit: Vector HE 19 (carrier) - all-electric cooling unit
- Energy yield: 11.8 kWh/day annual average in Munich
CHEREAU (40 tonne semi trailer, with cooling)
- Total installation power: 9.8 kilowatt peak
- Number of modules: 54
- Solar area: ~ 58.9 m² solar area (roof and side surfaces)
- Cooling unit: Electric cooling unit (Daikin)
- Energy yield: 21.2 kWh/day annual average in Munich
Mitsubishi Europe (40 tonne semi trailer, Lamberet, with cooling)
- Total installation power: 4.68 kilowatt peak
- Number of modules: 26
- Solar area: ~ 26 m² solar area (roof area only)
- Cooling unit: MITSUBISHI TFV 150
- Energy yield: 11.8 kWh/day annual average in Munich
Wingliner (Semi-trailer, exhibit)
- Total installation power: 3.43 kilowatt peak
- Number of modules: 16
- Solar area: ~ 19 sqm solar area (roof area only)
- Energy yield: 8.6 kWh/day annual average in Munich