Case Study: GP Transco reduces idle time and fuel costs with Merlin Solar

GP Transco saves $1,700 per tractor annually with Merlin Solar

GP Transco, a dry van carrier with a fleet of roughly 600 trucks, faced the challenge of rising fuel and maintenance costs driven by engine idling. They needed a low-maintenance solution to power auxiliary systems during driver breaks without running the engines, which would reduce fuel waste and component wear. To address this, they turned to vendor Merlin Solar for its solar panels.

Merlin Solar installed its rugged, flexible solar panels across the GP Transco fleet. This solution provided a cost-effective power source for electronics and climate control during breaks. The results included annual fuel savings of approximately $1,700 per tractor, a tripling of battery lifespan from 18 months to 3-4 years, and a fleet-wide reduction of 107,000 gallons of fuel and 15 million pounds of CO₂ emissions.

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