How does solar tricycle work?

Photovoltaic cells contained in solar panels convert the solar energy directly into electric energy. Solar Tricycle uses solar energy which convert into electrical with required voltage to charge the battery. There are two types of solar panels that are generally used that is polycrystalline panels and microcrystalline solar panels.

What is a solar PV tricycle?

A solar PV (Photo Voltaic) panel is being used to support the grid charging of battery, while parked outside. The main components of the tricycle include solar PV panel, brushless dc motor, charge controller, and battery. During initial modeling, the tricycle is chosen over bicycle so as to benefit differently abled persons.

What is a partially solar-powered tricycle?

We have developed a partially solar-powered tricycle, an electric vehicle which runs 100% on stored electricity instead of an internal combustion engine. A solar PV (Photo Voltaic) panel is being used to support the grid charging of battery, while parked outside.

How to choose a solar panel for electric tricycle?

Li-ion batteries are sensitive to temperature and expensive. Solar PV panel is another relevant component in the electric tricycle. In order to select the solar panel, the following parameters are taken into account. Required power to charge battery, P = V × I, where ‘V’ is the voltage and ‘I’ is the current.

What is solar powered hybrid tricycle?

A Novel idea on solar powered hybrid tricycle can provide a non-polluting and a very silent transport system. It will be self-operated and independent in nature, using solar energy from the sun. The battery can be charged from solar panels when the tricycle is moving or if it is on a rest and from a charging socket when need.

What are the components of a solar tricycle?

This tricycle mainly consists of Solar panel, BLDC motor, Battery, Charge controller and Throttle. The various considerations are taken into account such as simplicity, strength, stability, safety, corrosion and wear, weight, size, flexibility, ease of control, modularity, efficient extraction of solar energy.