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Solar Panels for Semi Trucks

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Mission Solar 395W Solar Panel 66 Cell MSE395SX9R Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.25
  • Rated Power Output 395 W
  • Voltage (VOC)45.28V
  • Number of cells66
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Hyundai 405W Solar Panel 132 Half-Cell Bifacial HiS-S405YH(BK) Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.29
  • Rated Power Output 405 W
  • Voltage (VOC)45.6V
  • Number of cells132
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

Pickup on Wed, Feb 26 from Millstone, NJ

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Axitec 410W Solar Panel 108 Cell AXIblackpremium XXL HC AC-410MH/108VB Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.31
  • Rated Power Output 410 W
  • Voltage (VOC)37.32V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

Pickup on Wed, Feb 26 from Pennsauken, NJ

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Thornova Solar 410W Solar Panel 108 Cell TS-BB54(410) Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.31
  • Rated Power Output 410 W
  • Voltage (VOC)37.68V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Trina 425W Solar Panel 144 Cell All-Black Bifacial TSM-425NE09RC.05 Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.31
  • Rated Power Output 425 W
  • Voltage (VOC)51.4V
  • Number of cells144
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

Pickup on Wed, Feb 26 from Millstone, NJ

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Jinko 385W Solar Panel 132 Cells JKM385M-6RL3-B Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.35
  • Rated Power Output 385 W
  • Voltage (VOC)44.34V
  • Number of cells132
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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JA Solar 405W Solar Panel 108 Cells JA-JAM54-S31-405MR Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.34
  • Rated Power Output 405 W
  • Voltage (VOC)37.23V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

Pickup on Wed, Feb 26 from Joliet, IL

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Mission Solar 410W Solar Panel 108 Cell MSE410HT0B Assembled in the USA Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.35
  • Rated Power Output 410 W
  • Voltage (VOC)37.41V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Hyundai 410W Solar Panel 132 Half-Cell Bifacial HiS-S410YH(BK) Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.36
  • Rated Power Output 410 W
  • Voltage (VOC)45.9V
  • Number of cells132
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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ZNShine Solar 370W Solar Panel 120 Cell ZXM6-NH120-370/M All-Black Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.42
  • Rated Power Output 370 W
  • Voltage (VOC)41V
  • Number of cells120
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

Pickup on Wed, Feb 26 from Riverton, NJ

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Aptos Solar 440W Solar Panel 120 Cells Black DNA-120-MF10-440W Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.36
  • Rated Power Output 440 W
  • Voltage (VOC)41.02V
  • Number of cells120
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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ZNShine Solar 400W Solar Panel 108 Cell ZXM7-SH108-400/M Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.41
  • Rated Power Output 400 W
  • Voltage (VOC)37.1V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

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Aptos Solar 440W Solar Panel 120 Cells All Black DNA-120-MF10-440W Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.38
  • Rated Power Output 440 W
  • Voltage (VOC)41.02V
  • Number of cells120
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Trina 410W Solar Panel 144 Cell Bifacial TSM-410-NE09RC.05 Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.41
  • Rated Power Output 410 W
  • Voltage (VOC)51V
  • Number of cells144
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Hyperion (Runergy) 410W Solar Panel 108 Cells Bifacial HY-DH108P8B-410 Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.41
  • Rated Power Output 410 W
  • Voltage (VOC)37.32V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

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Canadian Solar 450W Solar Panel 108 Cells Black CS6.1-54TM-450 Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.38
  • Rated Power Output 450 W
  • Voltage (VOC)38.9V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Aptos Solar 440W Solar Panel 120 Cell Bifacial DNA-120-BF10-440W

  • Price per Watt$0.39
  • Rated Power Output 440 W
  • Voltage (VOC)41.51V
  • Number of cells120
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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ZNShine Solar 405W Solar Panel 108 Cell ZXM7-SH108-405/M Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.43
  • Rated Power Output 405 W
  • Voltage (VOC)37.03V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

Pickup on Wed, Feb 26 from Riverton, NJ

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Trina 420W Solar Panel 144 Cell Bifacial TRI-TSM-420-NE09RC05 Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.41
  • Rated Power Output 420 W
  • Voltage (VOC)50.9V
  • Number of cells144
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Jinko 425W Solar Panel 108 Cells JKM425N-54HL4-B BOB Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.41
  • Rated Power Output 425 W
  • Voltage (VOC)38.95V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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Jinko Solar 430W Solar Panel 108 Cells Black on Black JKM430N-54HL4-B Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.42
  • Rated Power Output 430 W
  • Voltage (VOC)39.16V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

Pickup on Wed, Feb 26 from Millstone, NJ

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Thornova Solar 550W Solar Panel 144 Cells Bifacial TS-BG72(550) Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.34
  • Rated Power Output 550 W
  • Voltage (VOC)49.6V
  • Number of cells144
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline
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LONGi 540W Solar Panel 144 Cell LR5-72HBD-540M Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.35
  • Rated Power Output 540 W
  • Voltage (VOC)49.5V
  • Number of cells144
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

Pickup on Wed, Feb 26 from Garner, NC

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Phono Solar 400W Solar Panel 108 Cell PS400M6H-18/VHB BOB Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.47
  • Rated Power Output 400 W
  • Voltage (VOC)36.87V
  • Number of cells108
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

Pickup on Wed, Feb 26 from Riverton, NJ

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Axitec 550W Solar Panel 144 Cell Bifacial AXIworldbipremium XXL HC MT AC-550MBT/144US Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.35
  • Rated Power Output 550 W
  • Voltage (VOC)50.2V
  • Number of cells144
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

Pickup on Wed, Feb 26 from Pennsauken, NJ

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Meyer Burger 390W Solar Panel 120 Cell All-Black MB-390-HJT120-BB-T2 Clearance

  • Price per Watt$0.49
  • Rated Power Output 390 W
  • Voltage (VOC)44.6V
  • Number of cells120
  • Cell TypeMonocrystalline

Pickup on Wed, Feb 26 from Joliet, IL

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Solar Panels for Semi Trucks

For semi trucks, solar panels are a nice and unconventional option that provides steady battery charging and helps to power its auxiliary systems. You can find solar panels for semi trucks at A1 SolarStore — consult with our engineer for the best possible setup in your situation.

How to Use Solar Panels for Semi Trucks

While solar panels cannot completely replace the need for traditional fuel or electric charging, they can significantly enhance the efficiency and sustainability of semi-trucks. Installation typically involves placing flexible or rigid solar panels on the roof of the truck and connecting them to a charge controller and battery system to manage the power flow.

Solar panels for semi trucks can power auxiliary systems such as air conditioning, heating, refrigeration units, and lighting, reducing the need to run the truck’s engine while parked, saving fuel, and reducing emissions. They can also help keep the truck’s batteries charged, ensuring that essential systems remain operational even when the engine is off, which is particularly useful for maintaining power to electronic devices, GPS systems, and communication equipment.

By using solar power to run auxiliary systems, truck drivers can reduce the amount of time the engine needs to idle, leading to fuel savings and decreased wear and tear on the engine. For electric semi-trucks, solar panels can extend the driving range by providing additional charging to the main battery, reducing the frequency of stops for recharging.

Benefits of Using Solar Panels for Semi Trucks

  • Fuel Savings: Solar panels power auxiliary systems like air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration units, reducing the need to run the engine while parked. This saves fuel and decreases engine wear and tear.
  • Extended Range: Solar panels help keep the truck’s batteries charged, ensuring essential systems remain operational without relying on the engine. For electric semi-trucks, they can provide additional charging to the main battery, extending the driving range.
  • Environmental Benefits: Using solar panels reduces the carbon footprint of the truck, contributing to more sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation by decreasing emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.

Average Cost of Solar Panels for Semi Trucks

Due to lack of space, you can’t put too many solar panels on a semi-truck — maybe two or three. The expenses come down to these panels, perhaps a charge controller for battery, mounting and labor. Chinese solar panels are cheap and efficient but American-made PV modules are generally sturdier and of higher quality.

Best Solar Panels for Semi Trucks

Since space is limited, the best solar panels for a semi-truck roof are those with the highest efficiency numbers. These panels provide the most power for the space that is available to you. Chinese solar panels are in general quite efficient. If you’re looking for top conversion rates, then look for PV modules from brands REC, Sunpower, Panasonic, and Q CELLS whose panels reach over 22% in efficiency. There are lots of options at A1 SolarStore for sale and we encourage you to take a look at what’s in stock.

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