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Solar Power for Fleet Trackers

Power trailer trackers and cab electronics without wiring or constant battery swaps — lower fuel use and fewer roadside failures.

Your fleet needs connected devices on trailers and trucks, but wired installs are slow, batteries die in the yard, and idling just to charge electronics burns fuel. Solar-powered IoT gives you reliable power where the grid and alternator cannot keep up.

The challenge

Trailer power is hard

most trailers have no permanent power source for GPS or sensors

Battery swaps add cost

dead tracker batteries mean blind spots and dispatch phone calls

Idle time adds up

drivers leave engines running to keep electronics charged

Sustainability pressure

customers and regulators expect measurable emissions progress

Who this is for

Fleet managers

running mixed tractor-trailer fleets across Canada

Operations leads

who need trailer visibility without rewiring every asset

Owner-operators

who want cab power and tracking without complex installs

Sustainability-minded carriers

reporting on fuel, idle time, and green initiatives

What you gain

Install without wiring

magnet or screw mounts on trailers and containers

Long runtimes

solar keeps devices charged through seasons and parked periods

Lower operating cost

less idling, fewer emergency battery replacements

One dashboard

location, sensors, and alerts on ValenInsights

Sustainability data

support SDG and emissions reporting with measurable results

Real-world use cases

Unpowered trailers

track location and door status on assets that move between tractors

Remote yards and depots

keep devices online when trailers sit for days without sun on the panel

Cab electrical load

reduce alternator strain and extend battery life on long hauls

Seasonal fleet changes

move solar trackers between trailers as contracts shift

How Valentir helps

Valentir deploys ValenSolar for solar-powered trailer tracking with BLE sensors for temperature, door, and tire data — no trailer wiring required. Devices connect to ValenInsights for maps and alerts.

Getting started

Tell us how many tractors and trailers you run, where assets park overnight, and what you most want to see first — location, temperature, or cab power. We will recommend a practical solar IoT mix and install timeline for your fleet.

Valentir Green Tech — Fleet Telematics & Video Solutions