Sunew has partnered with Transportadora Americana to provide organic photovoltaic technology to provide independent power to the attached trailer. The pilot project aims to evaluate organic solar energy as a suitable renewable power source to reduce battery useage and fuel consumption with the aim to lower operating costs and reduce the impact to the environment.
The partners believe that the selection of OPV (Organic Photovoltaics) is the only one suitable for this type of application, because it is built on flexible substrates it is less likely to suffer reliability issues arising from constant vibrations and impacts as the vehicles moves along the highways.
The partners hope to expand the number of trailers using OPV technology in the pilot project - at least 25+ vehicles.
The pilot project is expected to demonstrate that OPV technology delivers many benefits compared to the cost of deployment of other solutions.
Editors note: Merck is listed on the side of the trailer - and are reported to be supplying OPV materials to Sunew.
"Unlike conventional structures, which need to be connected to the battery to ensure operation, the models with the technology of the film allow the driver a safer, more comfortable and cheaper trip."
Filipe Ivo, Business Development Director at Sunew
"One of our operations requires electronic locks. With this technology the energy supply happens independently to the cabin, avoiding problems with locking the doors and loss of system configuration. We gain time and agility in the transfer processes."
"It's really easy to imagine a near future where all our vehicles can be sustainable and efficient."
Celso Luchiari, Director of TA