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Sweden is testing a semi-truck trailer covered in 100 square meters of solar panels (www.popsci.com)
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Sweden is testing a semi-truck trailer covered in 100 square meters of solar panels::A Swedish manufacturer wants to harness green energy from a cargo trailer's free real estate.

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[–] [email protected] 49 points 1 year ago

Yes, but also much less efficient due to the angles. These panels are either completely flat or completely vertical. Ideal conditions have them facing south at an angle.