Solar Panels on Cars

Discussions center on the feasibility and efficiency of using solar panels to power cars or vehicles, including power output calculations, weight trade-offs, and comparisons to alternatives like house-mounted panels.

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rokhayakebe Aug 30, 2015 View on HN

Will a solar panel on top of the care help? Could someone do the math?

pier25 Aug 18, 2020 View on HN

Would this also help with solar panels?

klysm Feb 18, 2021 View on HN

Assuming it has to be powered by solar panels is a bad assumption.

Scoundreller Apr 10, 2023 View on HN

Solar panel? Depends how big the draw is.

oefnak Jun 19, 2022 View on HN

Well, I assume you covered it with solar panels, so it doesn't really matter.

iamgopal Jun 29, 2019 View on HN

Doesn't solar cell does that too ?

justaguy88 Oct 28, 2020 View on HN

Not everyone has reliable/available sunlight

Kliment Dec 3, 2020 View on HN

You don't have to run it at full power, and you run it when the sun shines.

a3_nm Oct 6, 2012 View on HN

The article mentions solar panels.

deegles Sep 8, 2022 View on HN

Are the battery packs with a solar panel on them worth it?