HHV Solar Launches Portable Solar PV Power Generator
Bangalore based HHV Solar Technologies Pvt. Ltd, today
announced the indigenous development and launch of its revolutionary solar
device "“ the "˜Solarator', a
trailer-mounted, 600 watt capacity,
solar photovoltaic power generator ideally suited for remote locations and as an
emergency power source. The first such product developed in India , the big
advantage of the Solarator is that it is a "green" power device .
HHV Solar is India's leading solar module manufacturer
and has been known for its innovative products which include very high
efficiency panels, building integrated products and thin film modules.
Prasanth
Sakhamuri, Chairman of HHV Solar pointed out , "The "˜Solarator' was developed
taking into account the need for a immediate response in emergencies and to
provide a clean, green source of power. The conventional method of providing
electricity in remote areas or places where natural disasters have brought down
grid power is to use portable diesel fuelled power generators. The disadvantage
with such gen-sets is that they are noisy, emit smoke which harms the
environment and require regular supplies of diesel which may be difficult to
transport to the affected area.
The "˜Solarator' avoids these problems since it directly converts sunlight into
electricity and, therefore, does not need any fuel. It does not emit any effluent and
operates silently since no moving parts are involved. This makes it
ideal as a power generator for camps in forest areas since wild life is not disturbed."
The power generator itself consists of two high
efficiency solar modules, each of which can generate 300 Watt of electricity.
The modules utilise mono crystalline silicon cells which convert sunlight into
electricity. During transport, the modules are folded compactly and at the
site, unfolded to catch the sun's rays.
The generator and the two-wheeled trailer on which it is
mounted, together weigh only 415 kg which makes it easy for the system to be
hauled or even air-lifted to remote
places. A completely sealed water proof compartment at the bottom of the
trailer houses all electronics and electricals, to avoid any short circuits.
This compartment also has space for luggage/camping equipment which needs to be
carried along.
A 300 ampere-hour, sealed, maintenance free battery bank
is used to store the power generated.
The battery bank offers 24 volt DC which can be converted through an
inverter to 230 volt AC. The inverter
can also be used to recharge the battery via the mains, if charging from the
sun is not possible due to overcast skies in the daytime. Plugs provided on the side enable the power
to be conveniently tapped for any use.
"The "˜Solarator' is the first of many innovative solar
devices and products being developed and launched by HHV Solar" added Prasanth
Sakhamuri.
