Soleva
Solar Camper Van
The project
At SOLEVA, our team of passionate engineers has set for a unique project: to show that it is possible to have a camper van that runs 100% on renewable energy produced onboard and travel without any emission and noise pollution.
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The problem
We all like traveling. At the same time, traveling is responsible for 8% of the greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale. This includes vans that count for 2.4 million vehicles on European roads.
Our Plan
We will convert an old van by removing the petrol engine and tank and replacing them with an electric motor and a pack of refurbished batteries.
On its roof, we will install an innovative and deployable solar system of 5.8kWp, which provides 120km of range in 5 hours of sun, including the power for living.
Join US!
It is an ambitious goal, but we know we must act today to achieve carbon-free mobility tomorrow. We are 100% committed to making this happen.
Get on board this unique project and help us demonstrate the potential of renewable energies, offering a real solution to protect the future of our planet.
Want to make this project a success?
Join us and the project team on the Discord app to start a parlay, ask questions about the project and gift them your thoughts.
Right now, they’d love to know if they can improve their project in any way!
Why do we need your help
Over the past two years, our team has spent countless nights and weekends (and money) designing and calculating. We are now ready to get our hands dirty and build the demonstrator, but we need your support to make it happen.
That's where you come in! ❤️
This initiative will require funding for:
With USD 20’000, we can get our key electric components, such as the motor and the batteries.
With USD 35’000, our prototype is completed, tested, and officially certified electric home on wheels.
With USD 65’000, we can get our van to run on 100% self-produced solar energy thanks to our collaborations with external partners.
The Results
That way, the same old van is set for another couple of decades of adventures. This does not only reduce your ecological footprint by more than 80% compared to a new diesel vehicle but also allows you to save a lot of money: charging is free, off-grid, and everywhere!
Numbers from left to right: Traveling with a car and sleep in a hotel, Traveling with a regular van, Traveling with Soleva
On top of that, we’ll demonstrate that sustainable transition is about adapting and reusing the vehicles that we already have.
Spread awareness and inspire society
Apart from introducing a first-of-its-kind, sustainable home-on-wheels to be successful as a social venture, we want to spread the word and get everyone involved.
Our goal is to inspire the current market and society to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future in mobility and energy. To do so, we will take our project on the road and tour Switzerland, showcasing the possibilities of solar energy in schools, at events, and to government officials. In addition, we will demonstrate how solar can provide an unlimited, clean, and cost-effective energy source and the advantages of a vehicle retrofit.
We also involve students in the actual development to foster sustainability competencies of future engineers, which are desperately needed to tackle the challenges of climate change.
We have chosen to share our progress through short videos, and if we are successful, ultimately open-source our solution.