Green Energy is proud to announce a pilot project with DHL Freight Sweden, testing our advanced solar systems on ten trucks powered by HVO and liquefied biogas (LBG).
The trucks will operate across Sweden from Luleå in the north to Skåne in the south, testing solar performance in a wide range of conditions over 12 months. Energy generated by the panels powers onboard systems such as tail lifts and cooling systems, reducing alternator load, fuel consumption and related emissions.
Building on the proven success of our solar solutions in diesel fleets, where fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions have been reduced by 4–7%, Green Energy is now piloting the technology with DHL Freight Sweden on alternative fuel trucks.
Green Energy’s solar solution is being tested on ten trucks, with 240 Wp systems on 4 HVO and 4 LBG trucks and 320 Wp systems on 2 LBG trucks, across both Scania and Volvo models. Each vehicle is connected to a Green Energy a charge controller and Fleet Tracker software to monitor performance and collect real-time data throughout the pilot.
The project demonstrates that solar innovation need not be limited to diesel fleets. By applying our technology to trucks running on cleaner fuels such as HVO and LBG, we can continuously enhance sustainable fleet operations while improving fuel efficiency and operational reliability, driving progress in heavy transport.
Ylva Öhrnell, Sustainability Manager at DHL Freight Sweden, says:
“Already today we have reduced our greenhouse gas emissions thanks to electric and biofuel vehicles in our transport network. Now we are taking another step by piloting advanced solar panels together with Green Energy. This collaboration allows us to explore how solar can make our trucks even more efficient and sustainable.”
The pilot leverages Green Energy’s thin-film CIGS solar technology, designed for transport. The ultra-light and durable panels fit seamlessly to truck roofs, ensuring optimal energy generation without affecting aerodynamics. Fire-, weather-, and shock-resistant, they are built to withstand extreme conditions.
Ylva Öhrnell, Sustainability Manager, DHL Freight Sweden, says:
“Green Energy’s ultra-thin and durable solar panels have already demonstrated high performance in extreme weather conditions. That gives us confidence they will withstand Sweden’s varied climate and deliver measurable benefits across our fleet.”
Anders Mikkelsen, Strategic Sales Manager, Green Energy, adds:
“This pilot builds on proven results with diesel fleets, where our solar systems have reduced fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by 4–7%. We’re excited to measure the impact of solar in improving fuel efficiency and reliability on DHL’s alternative fuel trucks.”
This project represents a step forward in the decarbonisation of road transport, combining renewable solar energy with alternative fuels to reduce operating costs and emissions while maintaining reliability in daily operations.
For further information, please contact:
Celia Thaysen, Marketing Manager, Green Energy Group
celia.thaysen@greenenergy.pro
