People are becoming more conscious of the
advantages of using electrical technology and
renewable energy in products that improve the
environment. Since people have begun to notice the
impact non-renewable energy has been having on our
environment, interest in renewable energy has been
expanding quickly. Researchers have been looking
into improved ways to use renewable energy,
including solar energy, in order to protect our
environment. In light of this, the necessity to find
alternatives arose when fuel prices increased globally,
leading to the attachment of solar energy to recharge
batteries, which in turn supply voltage to power the
engine. Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are considered a
sustainable alternative to automobile transportation
today. The electric bike includes all the benefits that
conventional bicycles offer, plus faster, more
comfortable and longer trips, as well as less effort for
the user. In this paper, we specifically focus on a new
type of e-bike, the so-called ‘solar-powered e-bike’.
Therefore, this review paper explores existing
literature findings for the use of solar energy in
transportation, and more specifically in e-bikes. This
paper aims to capture the status of and experiences
with the use of e-bikes; more specifically, with solar-
powered e-bikes. It presents research conducted so far
on e-bikes and solar-powered e-bikes, as well as the
main technical features of the solar e-bike.
