Deecell
Deecell provides a solar-powered battery storage system, called a Solar Power Unit (SPU), that delivers continuous 120V AC auxiliary power to heavy-duty trucks without idling the engine or relying on the alternator. The system eliminates fuel consumption, engine wear, and emissions during parked operation, and is sized based on each fleet's actual usage data. It is designed to support onboard electronics and trailer-mounted systems like liftgates with zero changes to driver routines.
- Automotive Technology
- Clean Technology
- Energy
- Hardware
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Mobility & Transportation
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Problem
Traditional auxiliary power units (APUs) for heavy-duty trucks still rely on small diesel engines or the truck's alternator to generate electricity, meaning mechanical systems continue to burn fuel, add wear to the drivetrain, and require regular maintenance. This idling-driven approach consumes fuel, increases engine hours, and creates avoidable emissions and service costs for fleets.
Solution
Deecell provides a Solar Power Unit (SPU), a solar-powered battery storage system that captures energy, stores it onboard, and delivers always-on 120V AC power without starting the truck or engaging the alternator. The SPU produces zero emissions, operates silently and without odor, and does not add load to the drivetrain, reducing wear and maintenance. System configurations are sized based on actual fleet usage data rather than industry averages, ensuring the power capacity matches real operational demands. Fleets can plug electronic components in exactly as they always have, with the unit automatically supplying electricity so drivers experience no change in routine or workflow.
Target Audience
The primary customers are commercial trucking fleets that idle their vehicles during parked operations to power onboard electronics or trailer-mounted equipment, as well as fleet operators seeking to reduce fuel costs and maintenance expenses.
Features
- Engine-free, alternator-free design that eliminates fuel consumption and mechanical wear during parked operation
- Solar-powered battery storage delivering continuous 120V AC power without idling or drivetrain load
- Zero-emission, silent, and odorless operation suitable for parked trucks in any environment
- Sizing based on fleet-specific usage data to match auxiliary load requirements precisely
- Supports onboard electronics (phones, laptops), trailer-mounted systems such as liftgates, and other auxiliary loads that typically require engine power
- Plug-and-play integration with existing driver routines, requiring no switches, bugs, or delays
- Reduces maintenance costs and preserves engine hours for driving rather than power generation