In theory, this is possible. However, there are important factors to consider, which make charging via solar panels (also known as Solar Charging) often less straightforward in practice.
To charge your vehicle purely with solar energy, you would need a substantial number of solar panels. On top of that, you’ll need to keep in mind that this solar energy will likely also be used by your home or building, meaning only part of the generated energy will actually be available for charging.
There are also technical considerations. The type of solar panels, their orientation, reduced efficiency due to dust or dirt, and many other parameters affect the performance of the panels and thus the amount of usable energy. A home battery can help store the solar energy and use it more efficiently for charging, but this requires an additional investment.
There are also alternatives, such as Pluginvest’s Easily Charged app, which simulates solar energy production based on weather forecasts and parameters you enter in the app. This allows the energy consumption of your charging station to be adjusted based on the simulated solar energy production.
In short, charging via solar panels is theoretically possible, but the charging power should not be overestimated. Therefore, make sure to get proper advice from a charging expert or your solar panel supplier to assess whether Solar Charging is a suitable option for you.
Keywords:
PV | Photovoltaic