Fontaine Modification now offers installation of solar panel systems from Merlin Solar for customers nationwide in an effort to meet power demands and avoid jumpstarts.
Solar power makes sense for many commercial trucks, and in many applications, an investment in the right equipment can be paid back in roughly three years, says the North American Council for Freight Efficiency in its latest Confidence Report.
ENow says its new, solar-powered refrigerated trailer system functions as well as a diesel reefer unit and will reduce operating costs by up to 90% thanks to lower fuel and maintenance costs.
The eNow-supplied panels cut emissions and kept dairy products properly refrigerated in summer heat, the company said.
Solar panels have moved off building rooftops and onto trucks, tractors, and trailers.
Freightliner Cascadia raised-roof sleeper trucks can now be ordered with the eNow eCharge solar system as a pre-delivery installation.
The Solar Dash Charging System is a portable 20-watt solar panel that keeps batteries charged and counteracts the effects of parasitic loads on a battery.
From paper and energy reduction plans to solar power, car rental operators are conserving resources and also benefitting their bottom line.