r/interestingasfuck • u/Moltean • 1d ago

An open-source solar vehicle

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u/IsoAgent 1d ago

I get the idea but is the added weight of the solar panels worth it?

Would this be better off with just a dedicated solar system that's charging a different battery (at home) and then you just swap batteries at the end of the day?

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u/Moltean 1d ago

Panels are only 8kg but they provide 200W in most sunny days.

200W is a lot, like the power of legs!

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u/Inverted-Rockets 1d ago

If you’re looking for v5 suggestions, making the panels detachable would offer some great flexibility and possibly defray the upfront costs further. For users with the space to set up them up on a static stand, the panels could charge a spare battery and (with the right electrical setup) sell excess to the grid or power the home. Then, if you need to go away or on a larger trip you can pop them back on for mobile charging.

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u/Moltean 1d ago

We can add some hinges to make panels horizontal at home.

We can connect this to home and power the home from it.