Claims:We Claim:
1. A solar energy driven vehicle comprising:
atleast one light weight solar panel electrically connected to said vehicle, said solar panel comprising:
a top layer;
a front polymer layer disposed below said top layer;
a solar cell string assembly layer disposed below said front polymer layer;
an intermediate polymer layer disposed below said solar cell string assembly layer;
a composite layer disposed below said intermediate polymer layer;
a back polymer layer disposed below said composite layer; and
a backsheet layer disposed below said back polymer layer; and
a drive assembly configured to channelize electric power generated from said solar panel to power said vehicle.

2. The vehicle of claim 1, wherein said front polymer layer is made of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA).

3. The vehicle of claim 1, wherein said intermediate polymer layer is made of EVA.

4. The vehicle of claim 1 wherein said back polymer layer is made of EVA.

5. The vehicle of claim 1, wherein said top layer is made of material selected from a group consisting of ethylenetetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), fluoro ethylene propylene, polytetrafluoroethylene, and combination thereof.

6. The vehicle of claim 1, wherein said composite layer is made of material selected from polyester, Tedlar, polyethylene tetraphthalate (PET), polyvinylidene fluoride film (PVF), and combination thereof.

7. The vehicle of claim 1, wherein said backsheet layer is made of material selected from a group consisting of aluminum, ferrous, alloys and combination thereof.

8. The vehicle of claim 1, wherein said solar cell string assembly layer comprising:
a plurality of solar cell string matrix configurations electrically connected to achieve maximum power with lightweight and flexibility, said solar cell string matrix configuration comprising:
one or more solar cells arranged in rows R by columns C matrix electrically connected in series to form solar cell string matrix configurations of [R, C = (2R+1)*R] or [R, C=((2R+1)*R)+1] or both.
9. The vehicle of claim 1, wherein said vehicle is an electric car, hybrid car, car, trucks and train compartments etc.

10. A method of configuring a solar energy driven vehicle electrically connecting to a solar panel and a drive assembly, the method comprising:
arranging one or more solar cells in rows R by columns C matrix;
tabbing of each cell and electrically connecting said cells in series by soldering to form solar cell string matrix configurations of [R, C = (2R+1)*R] or [R, C=((2R+1)*R)+1] or both;
electrically connecting said solar cell string matrix configurations in series to form a solar cell string assembly;
providing one or more layers including a top layer, a front polymer layer, an intermediate polymer layer, a composite layer, a back polymer layer, and a backsheet layer;
disposing said front polymer layer below said top layer;
disposing said solar cell string assembly layer below said front polymer
layer;
disposing said intermediate polymer layer below said solar cell string assembly layer;
disposing said composite layer below said intermediate polymer layer;
disposing said back polymer layer below said composite layer;
disposing said backsheet layer below said back polymer layer;
laminating said disposed layers by thermo compression technique to form a solar panel;
providing said solar panel on said vehicle to generate maximum power and exactly fitting the aerodynamic of said vehicle; and
configuring said drive assembly to channelize electric power generated from said solar panel to power said vehicle. , Description:FIELD OF INVENTION
[001] The invention generally relates to vehicles and more specifically to a solar energy driven vehicle with light weight and flexible solar panels to generate maximum electricity or power needed to drive the vehicle.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[002] In view of the steadily increasing scarcity of oil and gas resources for fueling vehicles such as trucks, buses, trains etc., alternate sources of energy are needed to fuel the vehicles and provide a clean and green environment. In order to achieve this most of the vehicle manufacturers are concentrating on electric driven vehicles that can be powered using renewable energy resources such as solar energy, wind energy etc. Solar driven vehicles have witnessed significant research and development in the recent past specifically related to development of solar panels / modules that can be seamlessly integrated with the aerodynamic shapes of cars.

[003] Conventional solar panels are made of monocrystalline silicon (c-Si) and poly- or multi-crystalline silicon etc. Such panels include solar cells to produce electricity or power, and stacking of layers above and/or below the solar cells to protect the cells. Most of the conventional solar modules contain a glass layer that is not flexible and provides additional weight on the panel. Such solar panels are expensive and involve complex manufacturing process. If too much stress is applied on such solar panels, then it may damage the solar cells that may further reduce the total power efficiency of the solar panel.

[004] Additionally, mounting of such conventional solar panels on the surface of any vehicle is not easy because the solar panels are not flexible and it becomes difficult to fit them exactly on the surface of vehicles. Moreover, the panels attached to the vehicle have to be fastened with proper supporting frames and fasteners. Such fastening and fixing of the solar panel not only takes time and labor involvement but also increases the cost of installation and materials. Further, such rigid solar panels compromise the aerodynamic characteristic of the vehicle.

[005] Moreover, the power generated by the conventional solar panel depends on the number of solar modules attached to it and the protection layers stacked on it. Such power generation also depends on how the solar cells are arranged for achieving the maximum power to drive the vehicle. The amount of power generated decides the driving range or distance that can be covered by the vehicle. Given the rigidity and weight of conventional solar panels, they are not effective in generating enough power for vehicles for long durations or distances.

[006] Hence, there is a need for a solar energy driven vehicle configured with a solar panel that is not only light weight and flexible but can also generate maximum power to drive the vehicle thereby covering maximum distance.
OBJECT OF INVENTION
[007] The object of the invention is to provide a solar energy driven vehicle configured with a solar panel to generate maximum power and a drive assembly electrically connected to the solar panel to channelize the electric power generated from the solar panel to drive and/or power the vehicle.

STATEMENT OF INVENTION
[008] Accordingly, the invention provides a solar energy driven vehicle including a solar panel to generate maximum power and a drive assembly electrically connected to the solar panel to channelize the power generated from the solar panel to power and/or drive the vehicle. The power generated by the solar panel depends on the solar cell string assembly electrically connected in series. Such solar cell string assembly is disposed with multiple layers above or below the solar cell string assembly. Such layers help to cover and protect the solar cell string assembly from various environmental conditions such as UV radiations, rains etc. The invention further involves a method of configuring the solar panel to generate maximum power and attaching a drive assembly to channelize the power generated from the solar panel to drive and/or power a vehicle. Furthermore, such solar panel can exactly fit with the aerodynamics of the vehicle to maintain the vehicle performance.
[009] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0010] This invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which, like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the various figures.
[0011] The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0012] Fig. 1 shows/illustrates details of a solar energy driven vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
[0013] Fig. 2A shows/illustrates details of solar cell string configurations, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
[0014] Fig. 2B shows/illustrates details of constructive layout of a solar cell string assembly including solar cell string matrix configurations, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
[0015] Fig. 3 shows/illustrates details of constructive layout of a solar panel, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
[0016] Fig. 4 shows/illustrates details of a solar energy driven vehicle including a solar panel electrically connected to a drive assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
[0017] Fig. 5 shows/illustrates method of configuring a solar energy driven vehicle electrically connecting to a solar panel and a drive assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
[0018] Fig. 6 shows/illustrates details of a solar energy driven vehicle including a locomotive and a solar panel, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
[0019] Fig. 7 shows/illustrates details of a solar energy drive vehicle including an auto-rickshaw and a solar panel, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
[0020] Fig. 8 shows/illustrates details of a solar energy drive vehicle including a truck and a solar panel, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
[0021] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and / or detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0022] The embodiments herein below provide a solar energy driven vehicle that includes a solar panel to generate maximum power and a drive assembly electrically connected to the solar panel to channelize the power generated from the solar panel to power and/or drive the vehicle. The solar panel includes a solar cell string assembly disposed with multiple layers above or below the solar cell string assembly. The solar cell string assembly includes solar cells which are arranged in rows R by columns C matrix electrically connected in series to form solar cell string matrix configurations of [R, C = (2R+1)*R] or [R, C=((2R+1)*R)+1] or both. Such solar cell string matrix configurations are arranged in parallel and electrically connected in series to achieve maximum power. Total number of solar cells (T) that can be configured in each solar cell string configuration represented, as product of rows R and columns C, T = R*C. Further, the solar cell string assembly is disposed with multiple layers to cover and protect the solar cell string assembly from various environmental conditions such as hail, wind, UV etc. Such layers help to maintain the current and voltage characteristics of the solar cells.

[0023] In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the invention involves a method of configuring a solar energy driven vehicle electrically connecting to a solar panel and a drive assembly. The method involves arranging solar cells in rows R by columns C matrix and tabbing of each cell and electrically connecting the solar cells in series by soldering to form solar cell string matrix configurations of [R, C = (2R+1)*R] or [R, C=((2R+1)*R)+1] or both. Further, the method involves arranging the solar cell string matrix configurations in parallel and electrically connected in series to form a solar cell string assembly achieving maximum power; and providing multiple layers including a top layer, a front polymer layer, an intermediate polymer layer, a composite layer, a back polymer layer, and a backsheet layer.
[0024] Further, the method involves disposing the front polymer layer below the top layer; disposing the solar cell string assembly layer below the front polymer layer; disposing the intermediate polymer layer below the solar cell string assembly layer; disposing the composite layer below the intermediate polymer layer; disposing the back polymer layer below said composite layer; and disposing the backsheet layer below the back polymer layer.

[0025] The method further involves laminating the disposed layers by thermo compression technique to form a solar panel to generate maximum power and the solar panel seemlessly fitting the aerodynamic design of the vehicle. Furthermore, the method involves configuring the drive assembly to channelize electric power generated from the solar panel to power and/or drive the vehicle.

[0026] Referring now to the drawings, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown preferred embodiments.

[0027] Fig. 1 shows/illustrates details of a solar energy driven vehicle 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The solar energy driven vehicle 100 includes a solar panel 110 and a drive assembly (not shown in the Fig. 1) electrically connected to the solar panel 110. The solar panel 110 generates needed power and the generated power is electrically sent to the drive assembly with the help of electric connections between the panel and the drive assembly. The drive assembly is configured to distribute or channelize the generated power from the solar panel 110 to various modules of drive assembly (not shown in the Fig. 1) such as Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), battery, Battery Management System (BMS), accelerations and braking, motor controllers, DC-DC converter, lighting and other loads, telemetry system, in-wheel motors, etc. Such channelization of power to various modules helps to drive the vehicle 100. The drive assembly may be any drive assembly known in the art or developed in the future.

[0028] Fig. 2A shows/illustrates details of solar cell string matrix configurations 200, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The solar energy driven vehicle includes a solar panel to generate electricity or power. Such generated power depends on solar cell string matrix configurations 200 configured in a solar cell string assembly (not shown in the Fig. 2A). The solar cell string matrix configurations 200 include solar cells (202 or 204) which are arranged in rows R by columns C matrix electrically connected in series to form solar cell string matrix configurations of [R1, C1 = (2R1+1)*R1] 201 or [R2, C2=((2R2+1)*R2)+1] 203 or both. Such electrical connection is done by tabbing the solar cells and soldering the bus bar of each solar cell with another solar cell. Total number of solar cells (T) that can be configured in each solar cell string configuration 201 or 203 is represented as product of rows R and columns C, T = (R*C).

[0029] Referring to Fig. 2A, for an instance considering the solar matrix configuration 201 which includes solar cells 202 arranged in rows R1 by columns C1, where R1 = 2 , C1 = 10. Such solar cells 202 are electrically connected in series to provide generated output power as summation of all solar cells 202. For another instance, considering each cell can generate 4Watts of power then total number of cells in solar matrix configuration 201 is of T1 = (R1 * C1) implies T1= 2*10 =20, and Total power generated by solar matrix configuration 201 is TP = (T1 * Power generated by each solar cell) implies TP = 20*4Watts = 80Watts. Hence, when more number of solar cell string matrix configurations are arranged in parallel and electrically connected in series, more power can be generated. Such electrical connection is done by using wires and/or cables etc. In yet another instance, one solar cell string matrix configuration can generate 80Watts, by arranging six numbers of such solar cell string matrix configurations can produce total power of 480Watts.

[0030] Again referring to Fig. 2A, for an instance considering the solar matrix configuration 203 which includes solar cells 204 arranged in rows R2 by columns C2, where R2 = 2 , C2 = 11. Such solar cells 203 are electrically connected in series to provide generated output power as summation of all solar cells 204. For another instance, considering each cell can generate 4Watts of power then total number of cells in solar matrix configuration 203 is of T2 = (R2 * C2) implies T2 = 2*11 =22, and Total power generated by solar matrix configuration 201 is TP = (T2 * Power generated by each solar cell) implies TP = 22*4Watts = 88Watts. In yet another instance, one solar cell string matrix configuration can generate 88Watts, by arranging five numbers of such solar cell string matrix configurations can produce total power of 440Watts. Further, such solar matrix configurations 201 or 203 can be electrically connected in series to produce total power, TP = T1 + T2 implies TP = 80Watts + 88Watts = 168Watts.

[0031] In alternative embodiments, maximum power can be generated by selecting R-values varying from 1 to ‘n’, where ‘n’ is an integer number.

[0032] Fig. 2B shows/illustrates details of a solar cell string assembly 250 including solar cell string matrix arrangements (251, 252), in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The solar cell string assembly 250 includes solar cell string arrangements (251, 252) arranged in parallel and connected in series to generate maximum power. The solar cell string matrix arrangement 251 includes six numbers of 2 rows by 10 columns solar cell string matrix configuration, where each 2x10 solar cell string matrix configuration can produce 80Watts. Hence total output power generated is of T251=480Watts. Similarly, the solar cell string matrix arrangement 252 includes five numbers of 2 rows by 11 columns solar cell string matrix configurations, where each 2x11 solar cell string matrix configuration can generated power of 88Watts. Hence total output power generated is of T252=440Watts. The total power generated by such solar cell string assembly is TP = T251 + T252 implies TP = (480 + 440) Watts =928Watts. Such total output power can drive the vehicle to maximum cruising speed of atleast 30kmph and at the same time ensure that the solar panel is extremely light weight when compared to traditional solar panels.

[0033] In alternative embodiments, maximum power can be generated by adding more number of solar cell string matrix arrangements arranged in parallel and electrically connected in series.

[0034] Fig. 3 shows/illustrates details of constructive layout of a solar panel 300, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The solar panel 300 includes a top layer 301, a front polymer layer 302 disposed below the top layer 301, a solar cell string assembly layer 303 disposed below the front polymer 302, and an intermediate polymer layer 304 disposed below solar cell string assembly layer 303. Further, the solar panel 300 includes a composite layer 305 disposed below the intermediate polymer layer 304, a back polymer layer 306 disposed below the composite layer 305 and a backsheet layer 307 disposed below the back polymer layer 306.
[0035] Referring Fig. 3, the top layer 301 is made of materials including but not limited to, fluoropolymer films such as ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), ethylene chlorofluoroethylene (ECTFE), perfluoro alkoxy, fluorinated ethylene propylene, polyvinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene hexafluoropropylene vinylidene fluoride, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), fluoro ethylene propylene, polytetrafluoroethylene, other fluoropolymer materials such as Tefzel and polyvinyl fluoride (PVF), and combination thereof. These materials may act as a protective layer to protect the solar panel and the other layers from various environmental conditions such as wind, rain, UV etc

[0036] Again referring to Fig. 3 the front polymer layer 302 disposed below the top layer 301, where the front polymer layer 302 is an adhesive layer that binds the top layer 301 and the solar cell string assembly 303. The front polymer layer 302 is made of materials including but not limited to, thermoplastic polyurethane, thermosetting ethylene vinyl acetate EVA, thermoplastic fluoropolymer, and combination thereof. Further, such front polymer layer 302 also protects the other layers of solar panel from moisture or air that affects the performance of the solar cell string assembly 303.

[0037] Referring to Fig. 3, the solar cell string assembly 303 is disposed below the front polymer layer 302, where the solar cell string assembly 303 includes multiple solar cell string matrix configurations arranged in parallel and electrically connected in series to generate maximum power. Such solar cell string matrix configurations are arranged with one or more cells in rows R by columns C matrix, where each solar cell is a crystalline solar cell. Such solar cells are monocyrstalline silicon providing high efficiency of approximately 15-20%, since such monocrystalline are made of high grade silicon. The solar cell converts the solar energy into electricity (as known in the art).

[0038] Further referring to Fig. 3, the intermediate polymer layer 304 is disposed below the solar cell string assembly 303. The intermediate polymer layer 304 include materials (known in the art), but are not limited to, thermoplastic polyurethane, thermosetting ethylene vinyl acetate EVA, thermoplastic fluoropolymer, and combination thereof. Such intermediate polymer layer 304 also protects the other layers of solar panel from moisture or air that affects the performance of the solar cell string assembly 303. Further, the composite layer 305 is disposed below the intermediate polymer layer 304, such composite layer 305 is used to protect the solar cells and other layers from various environmental conditions such as rain, hail, UV etc. The composite layer 305 include materials (known in the art), but are not limited to, polyester, Tedlar, polyethylene tetraphthalate (PET), polyvinylidene fluoride film (PVF), and combination thereof. Furthermore, the back polymer layer 306 is disposed below the composite layer 305, such back polymer layer 306 further protects the solar cell string assembly and its solar cells from air or moisture or environmental conditions. The back polymer layer 306 include materials (known in the art), but are not limited to, thermoplastic polyurethane, thermosetting ethylene vinyl acetate EVA, thermoplastic fluoropolymer, and combination thereof.

[0039] Again referring to Fig. 3, the backsheet layer 307 is disposed below said back polymer layer 306 that protects the solar cell string assembly 303 from breaking, while being flexible at the same time. Such backsheet layer 307 is made of materials selected from ferrous, alloys, aluminum, and combination thereof. For an instance, aluminum is selected as backsheet layer 307.

[0040] In accordance with an embodiment, referring to Fig. 3, the multiple layers which are disposed above or below the solar cell string assembly layer are exposed to thermo-compression process (known in the art) to laminate the layers to produce solar panels, which are lightweight and flexible. The thermo compression involves a lamination cycle of at least 150 degree Celsius for at least 17 minutes to make such solar panels. Such laminated solar panels can generate much more power than traditional solar panels of the same dimension. Further, the solar panel can exactly fit the aerodynamic design of the vehicle to maintain the performance of the vehicle.

[0041] Fig. 4 shows/illustrates details of a solar energy driven vehicle 400 including a solar panel 401 electrically connected a drive assembly 420, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The solar panel 401 generates needed power and the generated power is electrically sent to the drive assembly 420. The drive assembly 420 is configured to distribute or channelize the generated power from the solar panel 401 to various modules of drive assembly such as Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) 402, Battery Management System (BMS) 403, battery 404, DC-DC converter 405, lighting and other loads 406, acceleration and braking 407, motor controllers 408, telemetry system 409, and in-wheel motors 410. Such channelizations of power to various modules help to drive the vehicle 400.

[0042] Again referring to Fig. 4, for an instance, the vehicle 400 includes various components (not shown in the Fig. 4) such as a structural body, brake system such as dual hydraulic line system, suspension such as push rod double wishbone SLA type, and steering such as rack and pinion with zero-bump steer geometry. The vehicle 400 further includes various components such as transmission such as 2:1:1 chain drive with open differential, energy storage such as batteries, front and rear wheels, and motor and data acquisition. Such components are structurally attached to a chassis of the vehicle 400. The transmission is connected to the front and rear wheels to provide sufficient torque for the vehicle 400 to drive when subjected to load such as passengers etc. The front and rear wheel are configured with suspension systems to absorb the shocks or vibrations when the vehicle 400 is driven in different terrain surfaces. The steering is connected to the transmission for steering the front wheel in certain angle (as known in the art). Further, the vehicle 400 includes the in-wheel motors 410 configured in the rear side of the vehicle 400.

[0043] In accordance with an embodiment, referring to Fig. 4, when the solar panel 401 receives solar energy, the solar energy is converted to electricity or power. The MPPT 402 receives the power and optimizes the power to power or drive the vehicle 400, where the optimization is nothing but maintaining constant output power. Such MPPT 402 receives the DC input from solar panels and converts it to high frequency AC. Further, the high frequency AC is converted down to a different DC voltage that exactly matches with the load capacity of the battery 404. For an instance, the power received by the MPPT is 20.5 volts at 6. 4 amps, the MPPT converts the power such that the battery 404 receives only 10.9 amps at 12 volts, but still the same power of 131 Watts is distributed to various modules from the battery 404. Such converted power is stored in the battery 404 and BMS 403 monitors the power values and safe guard the battery from operating outside its safe operating area especially with the current and voltage rating.

[0044] Again referring to Fig. 4, the battery 404 electrically channelizes the power to the DC-DC converter 405 to provide sufficient power to the lightning and other load 406 such as vehicle headlights etc. Such channelized power from the battery 404 is electrically sent to the motor controller 408 to actuate the in-wheel motors 410 to drive vehicle 400 and the controller 408 can control the acceleration and braking 407 of the vehicle 400 by controlling the power to the in-wheel motors 410. Further, the battery 404 is electrically connected to the telemetry system 409, which is a data acquisition system that uses the Rasberry –pi as central processing unit to acquire the power data from the MPPT 402, BMS 403, and other modules to ensure proper functioning of all the modules. Such data are logged for analysis.

[0045] Fig. 5 shows/illustrates method 500 of configuring a solar energy driven vehicle electrically connecting to a solar panel and a drive assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The method 500 involves steps of, arranging solar cells in rows R by columns C matrix and tabbing of each cell (step 501) and electrically connecting the solar cells in series by soldering to form solar cell string matrix configurations of [R, C = (2R+1)*R] or [R, C=((2R+1)*R)+1] or both (step 502). Further, the method 500 involves arranging the solar cell string matrix configurations in parallel and electrically connected in series to form a solar cell string assembly achieving maximum power (step 503); and providing multiple layers including a top layer, a front polymer layer, an intermediate polymer layer, a composite layer, a back polymer layer, and a backsheet layer (step 504).

[0046] Referring to Fig. 5, the method 500 involves disposing the front polymer layer below the top layer (step 505) ; disposing the solar cell string assembly layer below the front polymer layer (step 506); disposing the intermediate polymer layer below the solar cell string assembly layer (step 507); disposing the composite layer below the intermediate polymer layer (step 508); disposing the back polymer layer below said composite layer (step 509); and disposing the backsheet layer below the back polymer layer (step 510).

[0047] Again referring to Fig. 5, the method 500 further involves laminating the disposed layers by thermo compression technique to form a solar panel (step 511) and providing the solar panel on the vehicle to generate maximum power and exactly fitting the aerodynamic design of the vehicle (step 512). Furthermore, the method involves configuring the drive assembly to channelize electric power generated from the solar panel to power and/or drive the vehicle (step 513). Such generated power helps the vehicle to achieve maximum cruising speed. Furthermore, such solar panel can exactly fit with the aerodynamics of the vehicle to maintain the vehicle performance.

[0048] Fig. 6 shows/illustrates details of a solar energy driven vehicle 600 including a locomotive 601 and a solar panel 602, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The solar energy drive vehicle 600 is a locomotive vehicle 601 such as train and compartments electrically configured to the solar panel 602 to generate power and/or drive the vehicle 601.

[0049] Fig. 7 shows/illustrates details of a solar energy driven vehicle 700 including an auto-rickshaw 701 and a solar panel 702, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The solar energy drive vehicle 700 includes an auto-rickshaw 701 electrically configured to the solar panel 702 to generate power and/or drive the auto-rickshaw701.

[0050] Fig. 8 shows/illustrates details of a solar energy driven vehicle 800 including a truck 801 and a solar panel 802, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The solar energy drive vehicle 800 includes a truck 801 electrically configured to the solar panel 802 to generate power and/or drive the truck 801.
[0051] It is also pertinent to note that the present invention may be applicable to various types of solar panel installations for various purposes including but not limited to Solar PV pumping, etc.
[0052] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.