Authors - Diego Pucuji, Angel Cornejo, Paul Velasteguí Abstract - The intensive use of fossil fuels has led to increasing environmental degradation, driving the search for sustainable solutions such as photovoltaic systems applied to electric mobility. In this context, electric motorcycles stand out for their energy efficiency, low maintenance, and ease of recharging. The parish of Calderón, in Quito, provides an ideal setting to evaluate these technologies due to its varied topography and climatic variability, which directly impact the efficiency of solar systems. This study, conducted at the Instituto Superior Tecnológico Vida Nueva, analyzed the performance of an off-grid photovoltaic system used to charge electric motorcycles under real operating conditions between March and April 2025. The installed system consisted of four 550W solar panels, a 2,560Wh lithium-ion battery, and a 3,000W inverter. A controlled load was applied using heat guns, and key energy parameters, including autonomy, consumption, and efficiency, were monitored. Despite the high cloud cover and rainfall during the study period, the system achieved an average daily generation of 5.46 kWh. The tested motorcycles achieved ranges of 22 km and 25 km with energy consumption of 1111 Wh and 1259 Wh, respectively. The results demonstrate the feasibility of using solar energy in urban areas for light electric mobility.
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