v tent solar panel parking system by hakan gursu

‘v-tent solar-panel parking system’ by hakan gursu

‘V-tent’ by hakan gursu of turkish creative studio design nobis is an eco-friendly parking system that protects and charges vehicles. it is a collapsible solar panel canopy that can be used in both personal and public parking areas. aiming to create a sustainable system for urban environment, ‘V-tent’ offers a safe space for electric cars either at home or in city. functioning as a cover that prevents weather side-effects such as sun heat or snow, its design protects vehicles physically from environmental conditions. prolonging the life and maintenance cycle of vehicles in the long run, it can also be used as a precaution for theft, structural elements of design work as barriers.


running on a fee-based system, a simple interface is implemented, where users are able to choose parking periods and make payment by card. being informed with an estimated charging time, drivers can access the system interface remotely via smart phone applications. band light indicates availability and charge percentage with color and length. the inner layer is covered with reflective materials – with micro ventilation tubes in order to prevent textile and panels from excess temperatures. you see more in an animated demonstration here.

V-tent

chargers

system section

parking overview

occupied context

covered context

plugged in – covered context

charging status – battery full

charging status – in progress

payment system

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