Abstract
Falling prices of photovoltaic (PV) technology make niche applications such as vehicle-integrated PV (VIPV) possible. Although not a new idea, recent efficiency gains in the complete supply chain of PV technologies make the pursuit of VIPV feasible. However, significant technical challenges still need to be solved before VIPV goes mainstream. In this chapter, we highlight the recent advances in VIPV technologies in academia and industry. Challenges include adapting PV on curved surfaces of vehicles, design of control electronics to deal with the dynamic changes arising from vehicle motion, the durability of PV, and social acceptance, to name a few. To estimate the potential energy gains and benefits of VIPV, new energy yield modeling techniques need to be developed and validated using measured data. Despite the challenges, the upside of developing this technology is the possibility of reducing the carbon emissions of the road transport sector by switching to electric mobility coupled with innovative PV systems.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Photovoltaic Solar Energy |
Subtitle of host publication | From Fundamentals to Applications, Volume 2 |
Editors | Wilfried van Sark, Bram Hoex, Angèle Reinders, Pierre Verlinden, Nicholas J. Ekins-Daukes |
Publisher | Wiley |
Chapter | 30 |
Pages | 491-506 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119578826 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781119578819 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 26 Aug 2024 |
Keywords
- EVs
- photovoltaic-powered vehicles
- VIPV
- yield modelling