SUNTRANS: Solar Urban e-Mobility Transition
Bringing clean, smart solar power to urban transport across Europe
Solar Urban e-Mobility Transition
SUNTRANS is a Europe-wide project bringing clean, smart solar power to urban transport. Our goal is to help cities and operators cut emissions by integrating Vehicle Integrated Photovoltaics (VIPV), high-efficiency power electronics, and AI-driven fleet management into electric buses and last-mile delivery vehicles.
We are developing new curved, colored, and semi-transparent solar modules made to withstand real operating conditions—vibration, UV exposure, and harsh weather. Paired with advanced power converters working at over 98% efficiency, these systems boost vehicle range and reduce energy costs.
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Advanced VIPV Technology
Next-generation Vehicle-Integrated Photovoltaics with shingled and curved panels, new encapsulation materials, and high-efficiency power converters.
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AI-Driven Fleet Management
Smart platform coordinating solar charging, route planning, and grid interaction to help operators cut costs by up to 30%.
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Multi-Climate Validation
Testing solutions across three pilot sites covering different climates and mobility needs in Türkiye, Romania, and Spain.
Project Objectives
The SUN-TRANS project aims to redefine urban mobility by spearheading the integration of Vehicle-Integrated Photovoltaics (VIPV) and smart solar-powered charging infrastructure into electric bus fleets and last-mile delivery electric vehicles (EVs).
🔓 Unlock New Market Opportunities
Develop and scale VIPV solutions for road transport, creating new business models for sustainable urban mobility.
🔋 Reduce Grid Dependency
Extend EV range and reduce reliance on public grid power through integrated solar solutions.
🌱 Climate-Neutral Transport
Accelerate Europe's transition to zero-emission urban mobility with validated, real-world solutions.
Specific objectives:
- Develop advanced VIPV module technologies for electric buses and small utility EV for last mile delivery services.
- Maximize the efficiency of VIPV integration and Photovoltaic (PV) charging stations by developing next generation power electronics across all power conversion stages.
- Unlock advanced grid services, enhanced fleet management efficiency and optimized PV charging stations operation.
- Scale up VIPV manufacturing and integration for e-bus fleets and last-mile delivery EVs.
- Validate the techno-economic, environmental, and social benefits of VIPV fleets in multi-climate pilot deployments.
- Unlock new market opportunities for VIPV in road transport.
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