Now, producing green energy for vehicles is not a dream or a scene from a futuristic movie. It is possible, Switzerland has achieved it through the self-sufficient garage with solar panels: Zon2wiel.
This modern garage was designed by Protoscar, a company founded in 1987, which since its inception has been a pioneer in the field of electromobility, whether creating innovative devices, conducting analyzes or providing advice for specific projects in this field.
The first prototype of this self-sufficient garage was installed in Rovio, Switzerland in the autumn of 2016. From there, growth in this technological space has been generated. Federico Testa is the responsible architect. The construction was carried out with a concrete base and a wooden facade. The roof was designed by DesignEnergy and more facilities are currently being built in Lucerne and Stuggart.
A high price that is worth it for its benefits
The garage, built for three cars, has an area of 60 square meters, with photovoltaic panels, which are oriented on the roof, and solar storage batteries, which can store energy while the cars are away. Building a self-sufficient garage can involve a high investment. However, its cost can be amortized over several years, even more than ten, which seems justified when you think about the life of the electric car and the use of this space designed to make energy production profitable.
There is no denying that there are long-term benefits, which can have a significant impact on the economy, compared to cars that run on fossil fuels. Moreover, its production is simple. With Sun2wheel you can easily obtain a sustainable and independent energy supply for every car.
In addition to the elements already mentioned, use the following elements: regulators, bidirectional electric chargers and connection to the home, so that the excess electricity generated can be used. There are no complex technical requirements. Sun2wheel has even created a chart that explains this without any major discomfort.
A technology made for the future and with countless advantages
When you see so many benefits, it is normal to feel that there is a ‘cat in the poke’, that something is not being said about this type of technology and that not everything can be positive. However, the technology of the self-sufficient solar garage Zon2wiel It reflects a trend towards the development of electric vehicles and the advantages they have over fossil fuel vehicles.
The automotive industry’s inclination towards electric mobility and energy self-sufficiency is undeniable. It is in this direction that the future of car mobility is developing.
It is clear that these types of vehicles offer significant benefits, such as reducing emissions and independence from fossil resources. Additionally, improvements in battery efficiency and charging infrastructure are accelerating mass adoption around the world. In other words, it won’t be long before conventional cars become obsolete. Even in some countries its use is regulated.
Now that this progress has been demonstrated in the creation of the self-sufficient garage, it is possible to confirm that the transition to sustainable mobility can be seen as a promising and unstoppable path. These types of projects, like Zon2Wielare the cornerstone of an industry that is delving deeper into the search for solutions to the challenges posed by climate change and the need to create a more sustainable world.