It is expected that solar modules from Mercedes-Benz, just 5 micrometers thick, will be able to cover all external surfaces of the car, regardless of shape or angle.
Mercedes-Benz has said it is currently evaluating the effectiveness of “solar paint,” a non-silicon photovoltaic coating designed to generate electricity for vehicles, pv magazine reports .
The new coating is said to consist of “innovative solar modules” just 5 micrometers thick and weighing 50 grams per square meter, seamlessly applied to the car body like a super-fine paste. It can be applied to any substrate, and the protective layer is a new type of nanoparticle paint that transmits 94% of the sun’s energy.
Mercedes-Benz is currently working on a “solar paint” that can cover all exterior surfaces of a car, regardless of shape or angle. The claimed coating efficiency (COP) is 20%.
According to the company, in Stuttgart, Germany, a mid-size SUV with a solar coverage area of 11 square meters can generate enough energy to travel up to 12,000 km per year under ideal solar conditions.
The manufacturer also specified that the “solar paint” does not contain rare earth elements or silicon. The material is made from non-toxic, readily available raw materials and is recyclable. It is also significantly cheaper to produce than conventional solar modules.
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