Revolutionary Solar Technology for Commercial Vehicles
Apollo Power, an Israeli solar technology company, is revolutionizing the commercial vehicle industry with its groundbreaking flexible solar solutions. The company’s innovative technology has secured a strategic partnership with German automotive giant ZF for the European After Market, poised to transform how trucks, buses, and commercial fleets generate clean energy on the road.
In an exclusive interview with CTech, Oded Rozenberg, cofounder and CEO of Apollo Power, discussed the company’s vision, technological advancements, and the massive market opportunity ahead.
Vision and Potential Applications
“Our vision is to transform every sun-exposed surface into an accessible source of energy,” Rozenberg explained. The company’s flexible technology opens up possibilities in various fields where traditional solar panels fail due to harsh environmental conditions. Apollo Power is already collaborating with Lippert, a leading company in the American RV market, demonstrating the versatility of their solution.
Technical Advantages
The key differentiator for Apollo Power’s solar panels lies in their durability and flexibility. “Classic panels simply cannot survive in the harsh environment of a moving vehicle with its vibrations and extreme conditions,” Rozenberg noted. The company’s flexible cells were specifically designed to handle shocks, vibrations, and extreme weather without losing efficiency or breaking down, providing a stable long-term solution for energy generation.
Strategic Partnership with ZF
Apollo Power’s technological innovation, combined with its extensive industry experience and manufacturing capabilities, made it the preferred choice for ZF. The partnership represents a significant leap in Apollo Power’s potential sales volume and serves as a gateway to the European market. ZF’s thousands of service points worldwide for trucks and buses will provide Apollo Power with immediate access to millions of vehicles.
Market Opportunity
The commercial vehicle sector presents a vast opportunity for Apollo Power’s technology. With hundreds of millions of vehicles operating daily under intense sunlight, the potential for solar energy generation is enormous. The company is targeting relatively new vehicles, making ZF’s control over massive fleets in Europe and other countries a crucial strategic advantage.
As the world moves towards more sustainable transportation solutions, Apollo Power’s innovative solar technology is poised to play a significant role in revolutionizing the commercial vehicle industry. With its strategic partnership with ZF and its unique technological advantages, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for clean energy solutions in the transportation sector.
