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Old 03-20-2021, 12:15 AM   #59 (permalink)
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Some extant solar roofs were engineered primarily for cabin ventilation, while parked in full sun, to reduce the air conditioning load if driven during daylight.
That's quite useful actually.


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The limited PV conversion efficiency and small array size precluded any meaningful power capture. Small battery capacity precluded any meaningful storage capacity.
Even though it may not cover all the power consumption of an EV, the auxiliary power for accessories is worth it.
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