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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by bdar, Dec 16, 2011.

  1. bdar

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    I wonder if having solar panel roof will reduce the life of the battery?
     
    #1 bdar, Dec 16, 2011
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    Highly doubtful, and even if you used the remote a/c feature which is part of the solar roof package the reduction in life, if there is any, would be highly negligible.
     
    #2 Paradox, Dec 16, 2011
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    What ever put that thought in your head??
    How do you figure a Solar Panel would reduce battery life?
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    #3 KK6PD, Dec 16, 2011
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    In his simple mind, a solar panel must radiate energy when it is not converting light to electricity.:crazy:
     
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    I do not even think the solar does not even hook up to the battery system. I think it is a close loop system that just runs a small fan when the panel has enough power to do so. On the assumption theater outside will be cooler then in the cab. Hence the reason you turn it off in winter.


    Steven M.
     
    #5 bluelight_tj, Dec 16, 2011
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    Reduce the battery life, how? Because the car is a few pounds heavier?

    I actually wonder if it could help the life of the battery, because the battery won't have to sit and bake in a hot car that's been parked in the sun all day, if the solar ventilation keeps the car interior (and the battery) cooler.
     
    #6 Gary in NY, Dec 17, 2011
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