Supplementary Power
for Working Vehicles

Commercial vehicles often rely on more than their engines to get the job done. Many rigid trucks and trailers are fitted with electrically powered equipment that is permanently integrated into the vehicle and essential to its daily operation. This equipment adds to the vehicle’s overall energy requirements.

Genie Insights’ solar supplementary power solutions use available roof space to generate additional electricity, offsetting some of the energy consumed by onboard equipment and reducing reliance on conventional power sources.

Making More of a Vehicle’s Roof Space

One of the advantages of larger commercial vehicles is the amount of roof space available for solar generation.

Unlike smaller vehicles, where space can limit the size of a solar installation, rigid body trucks and trailers can accommodate much larger arrays, meaning solar panels can cover the full available roof area, maximising the opportunity to generate electricity throughout daylight hours.

Genie Insights uses lightweight, flexible CIGS solar technology that can be effectively integrated into the vehicle without compromising on aerodynamics, aesthetics or payload.

Truck with full roof of solar

Supplementary Solar Power for Onboard Equipment

Solar generation can contribute to the electrical requirements of a wide range of permanently installed vehicle equipment, including:

Transport refrigeration systems

Tail lifts and lifting decks

Air curtains

Specialist vehicle bodies and equipment

Solar panels adding supplementary power to HGV rigid vehicle

Solar is not necessarily intended to replace the equipment’s primary power source. It works alongside the existing electrical system, contributing energy when daylight is available and reducing the amount that must be supplied from other sources.

The potential contribution depends on the size of the solar array, the equipment’s energy consumption, operating patterns and available sunlight.

Reduce Energy Consumption from Conventional Power Sources

Integrating solar into vehicles offers an opportunity to reduce the energy drawn from existing onboard power systems.

Depending on the application and system configuration, supplementary solar generation can contribute to:

Lower fuel or electricity consumption by offsetting energy otherwise supplied by the vehicle

Reduce engine running time where solar reduces the need to run the engine to generate power

Lower associated emissions by reducing reliance on fossil fuels

Better use of the roof space to generate power without compromising on load capacity

Solar is a simple, dependable way to support vehicles that are working hard every day – helping power systems keep pace with operational demands.

Add Power Without Adding Complexity

Genie Insights works with fleet operators, vehicle manufacturers, bodybuilders and equipment specialists to develop supplementary solar power solutions suited to individual vehicle applications.

Backed by market-leading testing and certification, our solutions meet the standards required for modern commercial fleets, including vehicle type approval.

Whether specified on new vehicles or fitted as a retrofit, Genie Insights provides a reliable, low-maintenance way to deliver supplementary power across your fleet.

Become a Partner

We work in partnership with a range of OEMs, vehicle leasing companies, vehicle converters, bodybuilders and other installation partners to develop and supply vehicle power solutions for a wide range of transport applications, even offering ‘white labelling’ as required.

Find the Right Power Solution for Your Fleet

Every fleet is different. Whether you’re looking to reduce battery-related downtime, support onboard equipment or meet growing mobile power demands, we’ll help you find the right solution for your operation.