RELIABLE POWER
Deecell Power Systems offers solar-based solutions for racers
BY KAYLA ZADEL
Reliable power is a must at the racetrack and on the road. That’ s the idea behind Deecell Power Systems, a solar-based solution built by racers, for racers. Founded by Sportsman racer Andy Moeck, Deecell is revolutionizing how racers and truckers power their trailers and sleeper cabs.
Deecell builds compact, ultra-efficient solar energy systems designed to replace traditional generators in race haulers and long-haul trucks, eliminating noise, fuel costs, extra weight, and maintenance headaches.
Moeck, a Comp Eliminator racer with roots in the sport dating back to the’ 90s, launched Deecell with a clear goal: replace the generator.
“ I’ ve always had this irritation with generators,” Moeck admits.“ They’ re loud, expensive to run, and constantly breaking down. We wanted to create something better.”
Deecell’ s SPUs are sleek and practical. Lightweight, durable solar panels that are just an eighth of an inch thick are mounted to the trailer roof. These feed into high-capacity lithium battery storage with a proprietary inverter delivering 120 or 240 volts of always-on power. The entire system is internet-connected, allowing Deecell to monitor performance in real time and troubleshoot proactively.
“ Our trailer has had continuous power for nearly a year,” Moeck says.“ It’ s like having your house on the road – the fridge is always cold, lights always on, no noise, no fumes.”
Deecell systems are already installed in dozens of race trailers, with demand skyrocketing following appearances at races like the NHRA Gatornationals. Melissa Murphy, Deecell’ s EVP of Sales and Marketing, and a Comp Eliminator racer herself, has been instrumental in spreading the word about the innovative solar product.
Racers like Dean Carter, Allen Wilson, Rick Brown, and Mike Howard are among those who’ ve made the switch. For racers interested
in going solar, Deecell offers systems starting around $ 12,500, with many qualifying for a 30 % federal tax credit. That brings the effective cost down to roughly $ 8,750, which is often less than a traditional built-in generator, even before factoring in fuel and maintenance savings. Plus, every purchase comes with an ice maker.
Deecell installs systems through partnerships with top trailer manufacturers like Gold Rush, T & E, and InTech, or can retrofit existing trailers at tracks, shops, or wherever is most convenient.
Furthermore, for racers looking for more, Deecell’ s Sponsorship Program rewards full-system buyers who agree to run branded decals with a cash rebate after installation.
Though the racing community launched Deecell into the spotlight, the company’ s eyes are also on the transportation industry, where diesel truck idling costs the U. S. an estimated $ 5 billion annually. Deecell’ s solution is set to bring clean, quiet power to thousands of trucks nationwide, starting with pilots already underway.
Learn more at SolarForTheRoad. com and discover what life on the road and at the racetrack can be like without a generator. DI
PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF DEECELL POWER SYSTEMS
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