Featured in Further upstream – 10-2024

Powering adventure

The allure of the open road is strong in the United States, where highways can snake through breathtaking landscapes. Recreational vehicles (RVs) make adventuring easy but powering portable homes with diesel generators is a poor solution for today’s travelers. Briter Products President Avanti Lalwani tells pv magazine how her company is putting solar on wheels.

By

Matthew Lynas

04 Oct 2024

Briter Products uses vibration dampeners when mounting modules on RVs, to reduce the risk of damage from driving across the US highway network. | Photo: Briter Products

There are more than 11 million RVs in the United States, each with different energy needs. The latest data from the RV Industry Association suggests demand for RV-related products should be at an all-time high.In South Bend, Indiana, one manufacturer is offering bespoke solar and energy storage solutions to provide clean power without diesel. Briter …

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