Portable photovoltaic: solar energy in a trolley

    Can solar power be portable? When we think of panels, the first thing that comes to mind is a large fixed surface, installed on a roof or in a garden. But what if solar panels became portable? The advantages would be innumerable. And that's what the inventors of Sun Ready Power hope to do



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    THEsolar power can it be portable? When we think of photovoltaic panels, the first thing that comes to mind is a large fixed surface, installed on a roof or in a garden. But you are solar panels became portable? The advantages would be innumerable. And that's what the inventors hope to do Sun Ready Power.

    Photovoltaics in a briefcase. Their idea could be summarized like this. The two inventors, John Wennstrom and Jim Teraberry, have thought of enclosing the power of the panels in an easily transportable system, just like a trolley. By doing so, such a solution could be useful in emergency situations, when for example there are numerous displaced persons following a natural disaster. Making theportable and easy to use solar power is the goal pursued by the two inventors. Their systems that feed themselves autonomously by absorbing theenergy from the sun could also bring electricity to disadvantaged areas of the planet.

    As the name suggests, Sun Ready Power includes all the components of a ready-to-use product: the panels are enclosed within a sturdy and transportable case / suitcase and a base, which can be installed and put into operation in just five minutes.

    Portable photovoltaic: solar energy in a trolley

    The system includes USB ports and 12V and 120V power sockets for larger loads, solar panels, lithium batteries and an inverter that converts solar energy to be used as alternating current to power laptops., cell phones and even a small refrigerator.

    Portable photovoltaic: solar energy in a trolley

    The inventor, John Wennstrom, had originally created the SunTrunk in a wooden crate that held three solar panels rather heavy, even if easily foldable. Even if the system worked, it was too inconvenient to transport to disaster-stricken areas. Thus, after various improvements, the current solutions with lighter materials have been reached.



    The two inventors are completing the projects and will soon begin testing the first products: "We intend to offer units for sale in the spring of this year, or around early May 2013," they explain on their website.


    Francesca Mancuso

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