Audi Solar Roof

German automaker audi is working with chinese solar cell specialist hanergy to develop thin film solar cells that can be integrated into the panoramic glass roofs of its cars.

Audi solar roof.

In 2012 audi s hungarian plant opened a geothermal facility to supply most of its heat requirements. Audi hungaria in cooperation with e on hungaria officially started operation of europe s biggest photovoltaic roof installation. The solar panels are used to provide power to the vehicle s climate control system fan allowing it to blow. 1998 audi a6 c5 photo voltage panel in sun roof powering inner fan without use of battery when parking car in direct sun light.

Audi will use the power generated by its solar glass roofs to power the vehicle s onboard accessories things like air conditioning heated seats power windows and so on. Providing fresh and to 20 c l. Audi hungaria is the second carbon neutral audi site official commissioning of europe s biggest photovoltaic roof installation in győr audi board member for production peter kössler. A symbol of our commitment to sustainability today audi hungaria in cooperation with.

Just speculation on our part but there s maybe even space for a second energy storage in the car to power other things like usb it wouldn t have enough draw to actually start the car but it s an amazing step in the right direction. The audi solar roof will be used to power various in car amenities like air conditioning or seat heaters. Audi nsug de volkswagen s vowg p de main profit driver on wednesday said it was working with china s hanergy thin film power group 0566 hk to integrate solar cells into panoramic glass. By 2025 all audi sites will have a neutral carbon balance alfons dintner ceo of audi hungaria.

Audi s solar sunroof is a normal sunroof that has solar panels incorporated under the glass. The solar pv roof is the size of 22 4 football fields soccer fields includes 36 400 solar cells and has a power capacity of. Audi has inked a deal with solar panel expert alta devices to fit the energy generating panels to the roofs of its future cars.