Solar technology implementation for Munich's inaugural solar bus by MVG; MVG to commence solar bus trailer operation
In a groundbreaking move, Sono Solar Technology, a leading innovator in vehicle-integrated photovoltaics (ViPV), is set to transform Munich's public transport system. The technology, which can be integrated into a wide range of vehicles including e-buses, aims to generate additional range, protect battery life, and reduce carbon emissions.
Sono Group N.V., the parent company behind Sono Solar Technology, has signed more than ten Letters of Intent (LOIs) and contracts with companies such as MAN, easymile, or ARI Motors since the beginning of 2021. This collaboration is a testament to Sono's commitment to sustainable mobility.
The solar bus trailer, a key component of this initiative, will undergo testing in the Munich metropolitan area. The trial aims to evaluate the energy yields and technology's potential in daily operation. The solar energy generated can be monitored online using the integrated software, providing real-time data on the system's efficiency.
The solar energy generated is used to power the vehicle's battery and electrical loads such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and the trailer's steering system. This direct solar energy harvesting helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lowering CO2 emissions and generating fuel savings.
The solar solution's implementation in Munich's public transport system primarily contributes to CO2 emissions reduction and energy supply stabilization. By equipping vehicles with ViPV, Sono enables the integration of renewable solar power into the energy supply for public transport, supplementing traditional energy sources.
The partnership between Sono and the Munich Transport Company (MVG) is launching a solar bus trailer for the first time in public transport. The solar bus trailer uses 20 semi-flexible special photovoltaic (PV) modules that provide over 2,000 watts of power. This innovative technology is expected to save up to 2,500 liters of diesel per year and over 6.5 metric tonnes of CO2 per year per vehicle.
For a medium-sized fleet of around 300 buses, the solar solution's CO2 saving potential is up to 2,000 metric tonnes of CO2 per year. After technical approval by supervisory authorities, the solar bus trailer will go into regular service and be experienced by all Munich residents.
Katrin Habenschaden, Munich's Vice Mayor, expressed her support for the solar bus as a cornerstone in the needed change towards climate-friendly mobility. Sono Group's forward-looking statements involve inherent known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and contingencies. However, the benefits are clear: reduction in CO2 emissions, fuel savings, and support for energy supply stabilization.
The Sono Solar complete solution includes a customized concept, including solar modules, power electronics, telematics and data, mechanical and electrical integration, as well as after-sales and service. Sono Group N.V. (OTCQB: SEVCF) is on a mission to accelerate the revolution of mobility by making every vehicle solar.
Readers should not place undue reliance on these statements, particularly not in connection with any contract or investment decision. The photovoltaic system on the bus trailer allows for testing under real conditions to determine the effectiveness of power generation and potential energy savings. The solar bus trailer is a significant step towards a cleaner, more sustainable public transport system in Munich, promoting greener operations and contributing to environmental and energy efficiency goals.
- Sono Group N.V., an advocate for sustainable mobility, has been collaborating with various industry partners since the start of 2021, including MAN, easymile, and ARI Motors, to implement innovative vehicle-integrated photovoltaics (ViPV) in their technologies.
- In addition to e-buses, ViPV can be integrated into a wide range of vehicles, such as those under the Munich Transport Company (MVG)'s fleet, with the aim of generating additional range, protecting battery life, and reducing carbon emissions.
- Sono Solar Technology's solar bus trailer, currently being tested in the Munich metropolitan area, utilizes environmental-science advancements to evaluate its potential in daily operation, providing data on system efficiency and energy yields.
- The solar energy generated by the solar bus trailer can power the vehicle's battery and electrical loads like heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and the trailer's steering system, promoting sustainable living and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
- By integrating renewable solar power into the energy supply for public transport, the collaboration between Sono and MVG supports technology development, supplements traditional energy sources, and contributes to energy supply stabilization, improving Munich residents' lifestyles and the environment.
