Horizer develops and sells solar panel and battery add-ons for vehicles, turning them into solar-powered hybrids. Their system reduces fuel consumption and emissions by powering auxiliary vehicle functions with solar energy, and their app tracks energy usage and handles regulatory compliance for incentives.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE) and hybrid vehicles contribute significantly to urban pollution and face increasing regulatory pressure regarding emissions. A large percentage of energy in these vehicles is used to power auxiliary features, leading to increased fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Retrofitting vehicles with solar power solutions is often expensive and requires significant space.
Solution
Horizer provides a solar mobility solution that integrates flexible thin-film solar panels and energy storage systems into existing vehicles, including ICE, hybrid, and electric models. The system powers auxiliary vehicle functions, reducing reliance on the main engine or battery and decreasing fuel consumption, costs, and emissions. Horizer's solution includes an app for monitoring energy usage and managing regulatory compliance for incentives. The company's approach enables a transition to cleaner mobility by converting existing vehicles into solar-powered hybrids, offering a cost-effective alternative to purchasing new electric vehicles or committing to charging stations.
Target Audience
Horizer targets companies with vehicle fleets and individual vehicle owners seeking to reduce fuel consumption, lower costs, and decrease CO2 emissions.
Features
- Lightweight, flexible thin-film solar panels applicable to curved surfaces with minimal aerodynamic impact
- Modular electronics for energy generation and storage
- Mobile app for monitoring energy-related data and managing regulatory compliance
- Compatibility with ICE, hybrid, and electric vehicles
- Easy and fast installation at certified locations
- Customizable solar system tailored to any vehicle rooftop