Kyocera Corporation has announced its successful bid to supply solar panels for the new Toyota Prius.
The Kyocera solar panels will power a ventilation system, an optional feature for the hybrid car. The system will drive the fans while the car is parked during the daytime; automatically moderating temperature rise inside of the vehicle even during hot seasons.
Kyocera Solar Panels Chosen For Toyota Prius : Renewable Energy News
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The Prius rooftop solar array will generate up to 56 watts of power and each solar cell has a conversion efficiency of 16.5%.
