Bridging solar energy with urban micro-mobility:
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2025
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UMT Lahore
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This thesis investigates how solar panels on building rooftops can be directly connected with e-mopeds
to offer a self‑sustained, low‑emission transportation system in Lahore, Pakistan. As Excessive
reliance on petrol two‑wheelers in Lahore is a major contributor to nearly 40 percent of urban air
pollution in Lahore, while households face frequent power cuts and high electricity bills. By
integrating Rooftop solar panels with e‑mopeds, we aim to transform every sunny rooftop into a mini
solar‑to‑wheels station. From the perspective of Behavioral Reasoning Theory, we designed and
executed an official survey of 590 citizens of Lahore's nine towns. Both ranked the functioning
mechanism of rooftop‑solar charging stations, as well as their attitudes towards the implementation of
this twin‑technology policy. Our results show that the idea of "charging at home from the sun" is
attractive, About 60-70 percent show that they are somewhat interested in this idea. Yet, they also face
actual barriers, the upfront cost of panels and chargers, public charging availability, and uncertainty
about how far a single solar charge will take them. Drawing on these results, we recommend a three
stage deployment plan. Pilot small-scale solar kiosks on university campuses first, where vacant roof
space and student interest can provide rapid feedback. Roll out solar-charged stations at bus and metro
stops second, coupling clean energy with mass transit. Third, we roll out home-and-community solar
charger installations at residential and commercial areas third. To support each stage, we recommend
selective incentives grants or low-interest loans for solar-EV bikes and panels, simplified permitting
for panel and charger mounting, technical standards to ensure safe, reliable equipment, and community
events to offer real rides on solar-powered e-mopeds and a better return of solar electricity as opposed
to current price per unit. This research makes applied, statistical and theoretical contributions by
illustrating the combination of two established clean technologies, rooftop solar photovoltaics and
electric mopeds as a single solution to energy security. By mapping out residents' needs and concerns
and providing a clear policy and deployment plan to establish Micro mobility in the city of Lahore,
Pakistan.