The OSU-Model-S is fuelled solely by solar power which is converted into electricity by 565 highly efficient solar cells. The vehicle has just completed its first test run in Shirahama Old Airport, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan and will compete in early August in the IFA Suzuka Solar Car Race, the largest international solar car race taking place in Japan. The IBC cells are efficient up to 24.4 percent in lab tests and 23/1 percent in pilot industrial production.
“We are extremely excited to have Trina Solar as our partner in the OSU-Model-S for the upcoming IFA Suzuka Solar Car Race” said Professor Hisakazu Fujita of Osaka Sangyo University. “We believe Trina Solar's IBC cells, a similar technology of which that has already been successfully applied to Solar Impulse-2, a solar-powered aircraft flying around the world recently, will put us ahead of the competition in a race designed to favor the most energy efficient race cars. Furthermore, our cooperation with Trina Solar has not only inspired us to achieve our vision of promoting the most advanced future car technology, but has also given us the technological expertise to maintain our leading position in the race, as we look to build on our 3 consecutive championships since 2012.”
Zhiguo Zhu, COO and President of Trina Solar Module Business Unit added that the cooperation with Osaka Sangyo University has broadened Trina Solar’s outreach from pure solar power generation to technology and research applications. This marks a milestone for the company as it branches out its differentiated products to various projects beyond its existing portfolio.
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