The Solar Rover is a portable electricity supply. It is as simple as a self charging (from the sun) deep cycle battery. Sales could be directed to third world countries for reading lights in homes without power. It could be used in any of the following applications:
* To provide lighting for sheds or barns.
* Road side power for emergency lighting.
* Remote buildings that do not have electricity.
* RV's
Introducing The Meter Beater
Why The Meter Beater?
The Meter Beater combines the use of Industry-Leading PV Modules, Power Conversion Equipment, Innovative Structure Design, and High-Quality Balance of System Materials into a Complete Grid-Interactive PV System.
Utilizing a Freestanding Ballasted-Base Array Structure comprised of two specially designed and constructed components , the Meter Beater provides versatile array location and configuration options.
Built of Heavy Duty G-90 Galvanized Sheet Steel, the Solar Snap-Pack is designed to ensure many years of Maintenance-Free Service. Modules can be attached using fixing screws or the optional Solar Snap-Clip.
The Meter Beater . . .
This view shows a single assembled Snap-Pack with one PV Module attached.
The slope of the Modules is fixed at
the optimum angle for Maximum Annual kWH Production.
A Space Efficient Single-Row 1-kWAC Snap-Pack Layout.
A single person using no specialty tools can rapidly assemble the Meter Beater.
Attachment of the PV Modules is also a Snap.
The Meter Beater . . .
Here you can see a Partially assembled proto-type 1-kWAC Meter Beater Array in a 3-Row Configuration.
The Meter Beater offers the highest
degree of flexibility in arranging the array to fit virtually any available
space.
On smaller installations the Inverter and disconnects are attached directly to the assembled Snap-Pack.
This inherently shaded mounting substantially improves Inverter efficiency & reliability, yielding more kWH’s & longer equipment.
The inverter mounting plate - designed by Solar Development.
In this application it is fitted to the back of the tubs, but can be used in many other applications.
The Meter Beater . . .
The entire Array is securely held in place by adding gravel as ballast to the Snap-Pack base before the PV Modules are attached.
There is no need for expensive concrete or excavation.
The Snap-Pack is assembled using standard hand tools.
The Meter Beater . . .
· Attractive Low-Profile Ground-Mounted
Array (Approx. 4’ in Height)
· Sturdy and Durable G-90 Galvanized
Steel Construction Standard
· No Structural or Civil Engineering
required
· No Expensive Support Structures, Concrete
or Footings required
· Minimized Permit Costs (Miscellaneous
Electrical Permit Typical)
· Zoning and CC&R Conflicts are Avoided
· Labor-Saving Installation (Typical
Installation Completed in 1 Day)
· Provides Alternative Array Siting Options
and Configurations
· No "Roof-Leaks" to worry about
· Array Tilt is Optimized for Maximum
Annual kWH Production
· Array Orientation may be Optimized
for Maximum Annual kWH Production or Peak-Shaving
· Flexible Siting Criteria allows "Non-Shaded"
Array Location
· Solar Snap-Pack requires no specialized
skills or tools to assemble
· Complete Meter Beater System fits into
a Standard Full-Size Pickup Bed
· Meter Beater System requires Little
or No Maintenance
· Module Surfaces are Safe and Easy to
Clean (Enhances System Production)
· Small Module-to-Module Gap Maximizes
Ratio of PV Surface to Gross System Square Footage
· Inverter Reliability & Efficiency
Enhanced by Shaded Mounting Location