Ahmad Al Safadi drives his car, modified to run on solar power, in the port city of Sidon, Lebanon. Photo: Reuters
Ahmad Al Safadi drives his car, modified to run on solar power, in the port city of Sidon, Lebanon. Photo: Reuters
Lebanese repairman Ahmad al-Safadi stands near his custom-made electric vehicle powered by a solar panel at the corniche in port-city of Sidon, Lebanon June 23, 2022. Picture taken June 23, 2022. REUTERS / Issam Abdallah
Lebanese repairman Ahmad al-Safadi stands near his custom-made electric vehicle powered by a solar panel at the corniche in port-city of Sidon, Lebanon June 23, 2022. Picture taken June 23, 2022. REUTERS / Issam Abdallah
Mr Al Safadi switches on a solar smart power inverter inside the car.
Mr Al Safadi switches on a solar smart power inverter inside the car.
Power is stored in batteries taken from electric motorcycles.
Power is stored in batteries taken from electric motorcycles.
The car can also supply power to external points, serving as a stand-by generator for Mr Al Safadi's workshop.
The car can also supply power to external points, serving as a stand-by generator for Mr Al Safadi's workshop.
Mr Al Safadi, a repairman, works at his bicycle workshop, in Sidon.
Mr Al Safadi, a repairman, works at his bicycle workshop, in Sidon.

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Lebanese handyman powers car with rooftop solar panel - in pictures

Ahmad Al Safadi modified his car to create an electric vehicle that runs off solar power

The National

June 29, 2022

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Updated: June 29, 2022, 10:15 AM
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