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In the article "Go-Ahead Singapore carries out 6-month trial of public buses with solar panels," Kok(2021) describes a revolutionary method of incorporating solar energy into public transportation. One of the key goals was to determine if this strategy might lower the strain on the diesel engine and the amount of generated carbon footprints.

Go-Ahead Singapore has modified two of their diesel-powered buses with ultra-thin solar panels that are 1.6mm-thick, ductile, and durable, and were given a six-month trial on the road. The experimental solar panels, weighing 20kg lesser, can produce thousands of watts of power to those existing ones. The modified panels have the capabilities to charge and provide the vehicle with standby ignition and power when the engine is turned off.

According to the company’s ongoing experiment conducted since 2019 in the UK, the experimental findings noted that there has been a reduction of “3.7 tonnes of carbon emissions per bus”, saving "1,400 gallons of diesel" per year. In addition, these buses are subjected to stringent safety inspections and will be examined weekly for the first two months of the trail.

In summary, deploying solar panel buses may just be beneficial to Singapore’s economy and environmental boost. This is because, due to Singapore's geographical location, solar panel installations on buses might be quite successful, allowing diesel buses to be more environmentally friendly and efficient over time.

Solar energy has become a popular choice throughout the world since it is a cost-effective and stable alternative energy source. While global warming is seen as a cause, there is a need to restrict the emissions that create this phenomena.

References

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/first-public-buses-with-solar-panels-hit-the-road-in-six-month-trial-by-go-ahead