Solar power solutions for vans

NF Fleet offers guidance on and professional installation of an advantageous solar power solution for your van.

Great savings with solar power

The solar cell panels will be installed on the roof of the van, which first and foremost allow you to charge your tools and other utility items on the go without the van's generator working overtime. Other than that, the solution provides large savings on both fuel, time, and CO2.

Advantages of the solar power solution:

At least one 220V outlet ensuring that your utility items never run out of power.
Large savings on fuel consumption.
Consumption of green, pollution-free solar energy reduces CO2 emissions.
It is easy – we will take care of the installation of the solar cell panels.
Longer durability of the vehicle's generator and battery.
Expenses are added to the monthly leasing payment.

NEW: Even more green energy with Black Box Power Station

Green Energy Scandicavia/mipv.pro recently developed a Black Box Power Station for the power-consuming driver who refuses to compromise on capacity and stability. Black Box is a compact box measuring 52x29x23 cm, which often fits right under the passenger seat in the van. The box is delivered with four flexible high voltage CIGS solar cell panels with a total effect of 220 WP. If this turns out not to be enough, it is possible to add more panels.

Advantages of the Black Box solution:

Two 220V outlets, four USB outlets, and four USB-C outlets (e.g., to charge your phone with).
2.05 kWh total battery capacity with 16 fully transportation certified battery packs to prevent danger in the event of an accident.
Integrated inverter of 3,000 W pure sinus, which benefits the durability of the charged utility items.
Peak power of 5,000 W (up to 5 minutes at a time).
Includes a booster that can charge with 1,180 W and ensures quick charging from the generator.
Advanced soft start to enable charging of tools with a high starting current.
Guaranteed charging efficiency of 99 %.
Includes 220 WP real CIGS solar cells that are 40 % more effective on the roof of a van compared to other solar power solutions.
High voltage set-up ensures that you get the most of the sunlight from early morning to late at night.
Integrated LCD screen so that you can monitor status and data from the box.
Integrated Bluetooth function so that you can monitor status from the phone via an app.

How to get solar power in your van

1. Contact us for guidance

Contact us at nfsalg.dk@nffleet.com or +45 88 44 40 00 to hear more about the solution or to receive guidance. Together, we will find the right solution for your van and your needs.

2. We install the solar cell panels

We will manage the entire installation of the solar cells etc. from Solar or Green Energy/mipv.pro in collaboration with Sortimo and RTT. Are you already leasing a van through NF Fleet, we can install the solar cell panels on your existing van. Are you leasing a new van, we will also install the solar cells on this, if you wish.

3. We handle the administration

The costs will be added to your monthly leasing payment, which will ease the administration for you as all parts of the invoicing go through NF Fleet. All you need to do is enjoy the advantages of your solar power solution.

FAQ: Solar power solution for vans

How much fuel and CO2 do I save by using solar power?

A van with solar cells on the roof can save around 140-150 liters of diesel a year, which is a yearly reduction of around 2.68 kg CO2 per liter. This is equal to approx. 402 kg CO2 a year and 1.6 tons CO2 over the course of 4 year lease term. However, these calculations are made on the premise that none of the solar power goes to waste, but it does provide a good insight on the large savings that solar power brings, both regarding the fuel budget and the CO2 accounts.

What is the issue regarding charging tools in vans without solar power cells?

The power for electricity consumption in vehicles usually comes from the generator where the production of just 1 kWh power costs around 1 liter of fuel. To accommodate for the requirements regarding the EURO6 norm, many car manufacturers have created generators that do not produce power at under 2,500 revolutions, which largely applies to city driving. This means that the car does not produce enough power to be able to charge the tools when driving in the city, among other places. Therefore, craftsmen are often left with tools without battery in the middle of the day or with a discharged car due to an overloaded generator.

What is the technology behind the solar power solution?

The solar power solutions are based on MIPV (Mobile Integrated Photo-Voltaic) technology, which generates power from solar cells specifically for vehicles.

As there is a fire hazard when installing ordinary crystalline c-SI solar cells on a vehicle, these MIPV sets exclusively contain solar cells with CIGS technology, which is thoroughly tested and safe.

The CIGS solar cells were originally developed for the US army, as they use solar cells on their combat vehicles in the field, which means that the solar cell panels are durable. In addition, it is worth mentioning that the solar cells are only slightly shade sensitive, which is why roof racks and ladders on the roof are not a problem.

Moreover, all parts of the technology are E8 certified, which is demanded by car manufacturers for all retrofitted equipment. This also means that the retrofitted products will not affect the warranty of the vehicle, which will remain unchanged.

How are the solar cells installed and how much power do I get from it?

The solar cell panels are glued onto the van’s roof like a sticker. After this, the solar cells are connected to the heavy-duty inverters of the MIPV set with 2,000-5,000 W (depending on package size), which provides the power-consuming utility items with a minimum of 220V.