Deecell
Deecell provides solar-powered battery storage units (SPUs) for heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and mobile work vehicles, delivering 120V AC power without idling the engine or running a generator. The systems are sized to each fleet's specific power demands and support loads from HVAC and appliances to liftgates and tools. Deecell's SPUs can deliver up to 15kW of continuous power and are monitored through a proprietary mobile app.
- Energy
- Clean Technology
- Battery Technology
- Mobility & Transportation
- Automotive Technology
- Hardware
- Logistics & Supply Chain
Funding
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Product
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. Additional segments include utilities, municipalities, field services, motorsports teams, and mobile event operations.
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 a wide range of electronic loads including TVs, microwaves, refrigerators, HVAC, security cameras, CPAP machines, and portable fans
- 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
- Remote monitoring of system performance, energy use, and system health via a proprietary mobile app
- Configurations available for sleeper/long haul, liftgate/local delivery, utility/mobile work truck, and hauler/trailer applications
- Delivers up to 15kW of continuous 120V/240V AC power and up to 200 amps