Originally Posted by Rokinronda I have searched and found them online. With this being the largest golf cart community, I wonder why no one has opened a SOLAR CART dealership. :dontknow: Maybe the solar carts don't have the power to get around our big community? ??? Further research to be done.. :read: ..Investors take note. I would gladly push for sales! Commisions welcomed! ;D

My take on this scenario is:

The solar energy gathered by the solar panels would be used to recharge the batteries, thus the same batteries would be required to supply the huge amount of current required by the motor. So now we have a cart top loaded with solar panels at a cost of maybe $300.00-$500.00 just to supplement the charger that sits in the garage. We also have a situation (and don't make me do the math) of how many hours of DIRECT SUNLIGHT would be required to bring the batteries back up to full charge after 18 holes of golf?? Not sure about your garage but mine doesn't get to much sunlight after 9PM.

The key here is current (amperage) in huge bursts to power the electric motor, something solar panels will never do in our lifetime

Now I'm just a "handieman" so you guys tell me if my thinking is correct or is there an another secret

Handie :joke: