Solar Container has unveiled the SolarCont mobile solar energy system, which contains 240 solar panels neatly packed into a large box equivalent to a standard shipping container.
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The SolarCont System can be transported anywhere in the world and deployed as an independent power plant without connection to the electrical grid in just about 5 hours, Interesting Engineering reported on March 21. This mobile solar panel system is ideal for locations needing additional clean energy for events or rescue operations.
The SolarCont is designed to fit within a standard container measuring approximately 6 meters long, 2.4 meters wide, and 2.9 meters high. This size enables easy transportation by container ships, freight trains, or trucks. Upon arrival at the installation site, workers will remove the protective outer parts and place the solar panel system on a flat surface. With just a push of a button, the deployment of the 240 solar panels will begin, extending the system like an accordion-style instrument.
SolarCont solar panel system.
With a team of 3 to 4 workers, the SolarCont can be spread out to cover an area of 720 m2 in about 5 hours. The system is transported with pre-assembled panels, fully connected and linked to an inverter. Therefore, the system can start producing electricity immediately. Once usage is complete, the panels can be neatly packed back into a box suitable for container transport.
An average household in Germany consumes 4,000 kWh of electricity per year. Thus, the SolarCont can meet the electricity needs of 32 households. If installed in a sun-rich area such as Southern Europe, the higher solar radiation will enable the system to support the energy needs of 50 households.
Increasing electricity output at any location is easily achieved by adding more SolarCont systems. This clean energy production system helps stabilize the electrical grid and reduces dependence on fossil fuel-powered generators.
